Exeter Chiefs vs Cheetahs | EPCR Challenge Cup

Exeter Chiefs

Cheetahs

Sunday 7 Dec 2025

Sandy Park, TBC

Exeter Chiefs

Cheetahs

Tries

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso 56'

Henry Slade 40'

Scott Sio 36'

Harvey Skinner 30'

Greg Fisilau 19'

Len Ikitau 4'

Munier Hartzenberg 43'

Michael Annies 23'

Conversions

Henry Slade 57'; 41'; 37'; 31'; 21'; 5'

Jaco van der Walt 24'

Timeline

End of Second Half

80'

Vernon Paulo

Out: Louis van der Westhuizen

73'

Jandre Nel

Out: Marco Jansen van Vuren

70'

Cohen Jasper

Out: Munier Hartzenberg

70'

Sisonke Vumazonke

Out: Carl Wegner

67'

Will Haydon-Wood

Out: Harvey Skinner

67'

Lewis Pearson

Out: Andrea Zambonin

63'

Tom Cairns

Out: Charlie Chapman

60'

Francisco dos Reis

Out: Aranos Coetzee

58'

Neels Volschenk

Out: Gideon van der Merwe

58'

Tielman Nieuwoudt

Out: Cameron Dawson

58'

Kane James

Out: Tom Hooper

58'

Jimmy Roots

Out: Bachuki Tchumbadze

58'

Joseph Dweba

Out: Jack Yeandle

58'

Henry Slade

Conversion

57'

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Try

56'

Juan Venter

Out: Victor Sekekete

54'

Daniel Maartens

Out: Juan Venter

52'

Munier Hartzenberg

Try

43'

Will Goodrick-Clarke

Out: Scott Sio

40'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

41'

Henry Slade

Conversion

41'

Henry Slade

Try

40'

Henry Slade

Conversion

37'

Scott Sio

Try

36'

Henry Slade

Conversion

31'

Harvey Skinner

Try

30'

Dan John

Out: Ben Hammersley

24'

Jaco van der Walt

Conversion

24'

Michael Annies

Try

23'

Henry Slade

Conversion

21'

Greg Fisilau

Try

19'

Henry Slade

Conversion

Len Ikitau

Try

Start of First Half

Top Stats

Tries

Conversions

Penalties

See Full Stats

Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Exeter Chiefs

Cheetahs

-30

See Full Table

Top Performers

Ball Carries

G. Fisilau

Ball Carries: 16

Tackles

Z. du Plessis

Tackles: 16

Points

H. Slade

Points: 17

Insights

EPCR Challenge Cup

Points per match

4212

Tries per match

Penalties Conceded per match

Match Information

Sandy Park, TBC

EPCR Challenge Cup

Sunday 7 Dec 2025

Sandy Park, TBC

Exeter Chiefs

Cheetahs

Tries

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso 56'

Henry Slade 40'

Scott Sio 36'

Harvey Skinner 30'

Greg Fisilau 19'

Len Ikitau 4'

Munier Hartzenberg 43'

Michael Annies 23'

Conversions

Henry Slade 57'; 41'; 37'; 31'; 21'; 5'

Jaco van der Walt 24'

Timeline

End of Second Half

80'

Vernon Paulo

Out: Louis van der Westhuizen

73'

Jandre Nel

Out: Marco Jansen van Vuren

70'

Cohen Jasper

Out: Munier Hartzenberg

70'

Sisonke Vumazonke

Out: Carl Wegner

67'

Will Haydon-Wood

Out: Harvey Skinner

67'

Lewis Pearson

Out: Andrea Zambonin

63'

Tom Cairns

Out: Charlie Chapman

60'

Francisco dos Reis

Out: Aranos Coetzee

58'

Neels Volschenk

Out: Gideon van der Merwe

58'

Tielman Nieuwoudt

Out: Cameron Dawson

58'

Kane James

Out: Tom Hooper

58'

Jimmy Roots

Out: Bachuki Tchumbadze

58'

Joseph Dweba

Out: Jack Yeandle

58'

Henry Slade

Conversion

57'

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Try

56'

Juan Venter

Out: Victor Sekekete

54'

Daniel Maartens

Out: Juan Venter

52'

Munier Hartzenberg

Try

43'

Will Goodrick-Clarke

Out: Scott Sio

40'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

41'

Henry Slade

Conversion

41'

Henry Slade

Try

40'

Henry Slade

Conversion

37'

Scott Sio

Try

36'

Henry Slade

Conversion

31'

Harvey Skinner

Try

30'

Dan John

Out: Ben Hammersley

24'

Jaco van der Walt

Conversion

24'

Michael Annies

Try

23'

Henry Slade

Conversion

21'

Greg Fisilau

Try

19'

Henry Slade

Conversion

Len Ikitau

Try

Start of First Half

Top Stats

6Tries2

Conversions

Penalties

Drop Goals

Scrums

Lineouts

Possession

Territory

Handling Errors

Passes

175

130

Offload

Metres Gained

486

325

Clean Breaks

Kicks From Hand

Tackles

145

141

Missed Tackles

Mauls

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Penalties Conceded

Form Guide

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Line Up

Scott Sio

Jack Yeandle

Bachuki Tchumbadze

Dafydd Jenkins

Andrea Zambonin

Tom Hooper

Ethan Roots

Greg Fisilau

Charlie Chapman

Harvey Skinner

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Len Ikitau

Henry Slade

Olly Woodburn

Ben Hammersley

Cameron Dawson

Louis van der Westhuizen

Aranos Coetzee

Carl Wegner

Victor Sekekete

Pierre-Raymond Uys

Juan Venter

Gideon van der Merwe

Marco Jansen van Vuren

Jaco van der Walt

Prince Nkabinde

Zander du Plessis

De-an Ackermann

Munier Hartzenberg

Michael Annies

Substitutes

Joseph Dweba

William Goodrick-Clarke

Jimmy Roots

Lewis Pearson

Kane James

Tom Cairns

Will Haydon-Wood

Dan John

Vernon Paulo

Tielman Nieuwoudt

Francisco dos Reis

Sisonke Vumazonke

Neels Volschenk

Daniel Maartens

Jandre Nel

Cohen Jasper

Commentary

80’

End of second half

It's all over! The referee Benoit Rousselet has blown their whistle to end the game.

73’

Substitution on

Vernon Paulo

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Paulo getting some game time.

73’

Substitution off

Louis van der Westhuizen

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Louis van der Westhuizen being replaced.

70’

Substitution on

Jandre Nel

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Jandre Nel getting some game time.

70’

Substitution off

Marco Jansen van Vuren

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Marco Jansen van Vuren being replaced.

70’

Substitution on

Cohen Jasper

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Cohen Jasper getting some game time.

70’

Substitution off

Munier Hartzenberg

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Munier Hartzenberg being replaced.

67’

Substitution on

Sisonke Vumazonke

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Cheetahs make a substitution with Sisonke Vumazonke coming on.

67’

Substitution off

Carl Wegner

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Cheetahs make a substitution with Carl Wegner coming off.

67’

Substitution on

Will Haydon-Wood

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Haydon-Wood coming on.

67’

Substitution off

Harvey Skinner

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Harvey Skinner coming off.

63’

Substitution on

Lewis Pearson

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Exeter Chiefs sub Lewis Pearson comes onto the field.

63’

Substitution off

Andrea Zambonin

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

Andrea Zambonin departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60’

Substitution on

Tom Cairns

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Exeter Chiefs sub Tom Cairns comes onto the field.

60’

Substitution off

Charlie Chapman

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Charlie Chapman departs for Exeter Chiefs.

59’

Clean break

Dan John

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

The defensive line has been broken as Dan John goes through the gap.

58’

Substitution on

Francisco dos Reis

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Francisco dos Reis comes on for Cheetahs.

58’

Substitution off

Aranos Coetzee

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

Aranos Coetzee leaves the field.

58’

Substitution on

Neels Volschenk

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Neels Volschenk comes on for Cheetahs.

58’

Substitution off

Gideon van der Merwe

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Gideon van der Merwe leaves the field.

58’

Substitution on

Tielman Nieuwoudt

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Tielman Nieuwoudt comes on for Cheetahs.

58’

Substitution off

Cameron Dawson

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Cameron Dawson leaves the field.

58’

Substitution on

Kane James

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Kane James comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58’

Substitution off

Tom Hooper

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

Tom Hooper leaves the field.

58’

Substitution on

Jimmy Roots

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Jimmy Roots comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58’

Substitution off

Bachuki Tchumbadze

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

Bachuki Tchumbadze leaves the field.

58’

Substitution on

Joseph Dweba

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

Joseph Dweba comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

58’

Substitution off

Jack Yeandle

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

Jack Yeandle leaves the field.

57’

Conversion

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

The touch judges raise their flags as Henry Slade kicks the conversion.

56’

Try

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

A penetrating move by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso.

56’

Clean break

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

What a run here by Immanuel Feyi-Waboso as they get over the gainline!

56’

Try assist

Olly Woodburn

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Olly Woodburn played a key part in that try.

54’

Substitution on

Juan Venter

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Juan Venter comes on.

54’

Substitution off

Victor Sekekete

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

Victor Sekekete comes off.

52’

Substitution on

Daniel Maartens

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Daniel Maartens comes on.

52’

Substitution off

Juan Venter

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Juan Venter comes off.

47’

Clean break

De-an Ackermann

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

De-an Ackermann makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44’

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Cheetahs go for goal with Jaco van der Walt taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43’

Try

Munier Hartzenberg

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Munier Hartzenberg dots the ball down from close range.

43’

Clean break

Michael Annies

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Michael Annies makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43’

Clean break

Michael Annies

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Michael Annies makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42’

Clean break

Zander du Plessis

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

Zander du Plessis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

40’

Substitution on

Will Goodrick-Clarke

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Goodrick-Clarke coming on.

40’

Substitution off

Scott Sio

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Scott Sio coming off.

40’

Start of second half

The second half kicks off.

41’

End of first half

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41’

Conversion

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Henry Slade adds the two points for Exeter Chiefs.

40’

Try

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

A clever kick there by Exeter Chiefs allows Henry Slade to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

40’

Clean break

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Henry Slade being able to wriggle through a gap.

39’

Try assist

Harvey Skinner

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

That's a great try assist by Harvey Skinner.

37’

Conversion

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Henry Slade does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36’

Try

Scott Sio

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

The pick and go results in a try for Exeter Chiefs as Scott Sio goes over.

31’

Conversion

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Henry Slade does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30’

Try

Harvey Skinner

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

The pressure has finally told as Harvey Skinner scores from close range.

30’

Try assist

Charlie Chapman

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Spellbinding play by Charlie Chapman is finished off with a try.

30’

Clean break

Ethan Roots

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Trouble here as Ethan Roots breaches the defence.

29’

Clean break

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Trouble here as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso breaches the defence.

25’

Clean break

Dan John

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Trouble here as Dan John breaches the defence.

24’

Substitution on

Dan John

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Dan John getting some game time.

24’

Substitution off

Ben Hammersley

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ben Hammersley being replaced.

24’

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Jaco van der Walt makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23’

Try

Michael Annies

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

A wonderful passing move by Cheetahs is finished off by Michael Annies

23’

Try assist

Prince Nkabinde

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

That's a great try assist by Prince Nkabinde.

23’

Clean break

Jaco van der Walt

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

This is dangerous for the defence as Jaco van der Walt bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

21’

Conversion

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Henry Slade makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

19’

Try

Greg Fisilau

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

Great forward play by Exeter Chiefs allows Greg Fisilau to score the try.

6’

Clean break

Prince Nkabinde

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

The defensive line has been broken as Prince Nkabinde goes through the gap.

5’

Conversion

Henry Slade

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Henry Slade has kicked a conversion.

4’

Try

Len Ikitau

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

Great hands by Exeter Chiefs leads to a try for Len Ikitau

4’

Clean break

Len Ikitau

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

The defensive line has been broken as Len Ikitau goes through the gap.

4’

Try assist

Harvey Skinner

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

That's a great try assist by Harvey Skinner.

2’

Clean break

Greg Fisilau

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

The defensive line has been broken as Greg Fisilau goes through the gap.

0’

Start of first half

We are underway as the referee Benoit Rousselet blows their whistle.

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Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Exeter Chiefs

Cheetahs

-30

See Full Table

Top Performers

Ball Carries

G. Fisilau

Ball Carries: 16

Tackles

Z. du Plessis

Tackles: 16

Points

H. Slade

Points: 17

Insights

EPCR Challenge Cup

Points per match

4212

Tries per match

Penalties Conceded per match

Match Information

Sandy Park, TBC

EPCR Challenge Cup