Falcons kick back and Chiefs regain possession on halfway. Cheifs pinged for holding on and Falcons take a quick one. Cato knocks on.

Falcons secure ball at the first scrum but stopped on the 22. Godman tries a grubber but Arscott cleans up and clears to half way.

First blood to the Falcons, holding up Steenson has he runs the ball from his own half. Scrum on Exeter 22 to the visitors.

Kick off! Phil Godman gets us underway with a deep kick.

Teams on the pitch, kick off moments away.

Conditions good here in Exeter, sun shining but wind beginning to pick up.

Good afternoon and welcome to live coverage of todays Aviva Premiership clash between Exeter and Newcastle. With christmas just days away theres a great atmosphere here at Sandy Park, and both sides will be looking to spread some cheer amongst their respective fans with a win today. No changes to either side from what was announced, so today we have the chance to see a number of exciting youngsters, no more so than Exeter academy product Jack Nowell on the wing. Kick off just over ten minutes away.