Chiefs fail to cash in on Sharks' mistakes

FRUSTRATED Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter admitted his side lacked a ‘clinical edge’ as they headed home from South Africa without any reward.

- MARK STEVENS

The hosts – who had three players sin-binned in a dramatic final quarter – withstood a late barrage of pressure from the Chiefs who could – and probably should – have headed home with at least a losing bonus point, possibly two.

Baxter’s side failed to capitalise on the indiscipline of the Sharks, who earlier in the contest had shown their own bite in attack with a ruthless first half that yielded four tries in the space of 15 minutes.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi led the way, bagging two of their five tries in a man-of-the-match display. Also on the scoresheet were Phepsi Buthelezi, Makazole Mapimpi and Grant Williams with Jordan Hendrikse kicking the remainder of their points.