Exeter Chiefs 20 Leicester 24: Match report
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Exeter Chiefs lost 24-20 in their first home game of the season against Leicester Tigers.
Dave Ewers and Haydn Thomas crossed for tries for the home side, with Gareth Steenson converting both and landing two penalties.
Anthony Allen and Ben Youngs crossed for Leicester's tries, with Freddie Burns and Owen Williams sharing kicking duties.
Exeter were given a helping hand early on when Tigers winger Vereniki Goneva was sent to the sin bin in the sixth minute for a high tackle on Haydn Thomas.
The home side took advantage of the extra man as Ewers drove over from close range, with Steenson sl…
Dave Ewers and Haydn Thomas crossed for tries for the home side, with Gareth Steenson converting both and landing two penalties.
Anthony Allen and Ben Youngs crossed for Leicester's tries, with Freddie Burns and Owen Williams sharing kicking duties.
Exeter were given a helping hand early on when Tigers winger Vereniki Goneva was sent to the sin bin in the sixth minute for a high tackle on Haydn Thomas.
The home side took advantage of the extra man as Ewers drove over from close range, with Steenson sl…
