Grayson clears onto Dollman who has a run

Saints back up to 15 players

Holding on and Saints win the penalty, Grayson finds touch to relieve the pressure

Chiefs keep it tight

Another Chiefs penalty and they go to the corner

Joe Simmonds sets up an attacking lineout

Box kick from Mitchell, Exeter player was taken out in the air so they have the penalty

Joe Simmonds gets the second half underway

Exeter Chiefs take a comfortable 22-0 lead over Northampton Saints into halftime. Exeter opened the scoring with an early penalty which saw them hold a 3-0 lead for the opening 30 minutes. Exeter then crossed for the games first try to extend their lead to 8-0. Saints then picked up a yellow card, which saw the Chiefs run in two more late tries for a commanding advantage at the break.

And that will be halftime