Numerous handling errors from Connacht are breaking up some impressive passages of play.

Connacht are really beginning to struggle to break this sturdy Chiefs defence. A knock-on in contact has them camped deep inside their own 22.

TRY! Exeter grab their second try of the game! A line-out deep in the Connacht 22 is won by Exeter and the spread the ball wide but Jess falls just short of the line. Quick reactions from Slade as he pounces over the line from the resulting breakdown. Steenson is unsuccessful from the tee and the scores remain at 12-3.

good job Will!
(His Cousin)

C'mon the mighty Connacht!

Exeter are beginning to exert their dominance on the game. Highly impressive running from Steenson, Slade and Jack Nowell is really testing the Connacht defence.

TRY! A piercing half-break from No. 8 Thomas Waldrom followed by a nifty offload to fellow teammate Will Chudley sends the scrum-half under the posts for the first try of the game. Ulsterman Gareth Steenson adds the extras, sending Exeter further in front.

How has the Challenge Cup benefitted from the new regime when only the Thursday evening game is televised? Sky usually offered a Red Button option. I don't care who shows the match, as long as someone does. Regression in viewing choices.

Missed opportunity! Exeter spread the ball wide and surge 40m upfield. But a handling error only metres from the try line breaks up the play. Scrum Connacht.

Exeter penalised for holding on at the breakdown following some excellent work by the Connacht forwards. Ronaldson opts for the posts, 40m out, and is successful with his attempt, giving the Connacht the lead. 3-0.