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George O'Neill, Phil Cartwright, Mantej Mann and Lauren McCann

  1. Sharks 26-14 Exeter

    Double try-scorer Dan Frost is penalised for not rolling away at the breakdown and Sharks have a penalty.

    The hosts point to the posts.

  2. Sharks 26-14 Exeter

    Exeter have won a penalty in the scrum and that is met with huge cheers by the men in pink.

    Sharks dominated the set-piece in the first half but an early boost for the visitors.

  3. Kick-off

    Sharks 26-14 Exeter

    Will Haydon-Wood gets us back up and running in Durban.

  4. Elsewhere

    HT: Sharks 26-14 Exeter

    In the other early kick off, Clermont Auvergne are cruising to victory over Italian side Benetton in Pool 2.

    The French club lead 21-0 at half-time.

  5. Recap: La Rochelle hold off Bath fightback

    HT: Sharks 26-14 Exeter

    The Champions Cup kicked off on Friday as La Rochelle held off a Bath fightback at the Rec.

    Read our report here.

    La RochelleGetty Images

  6. Half-time - Sharks 26-14 Exeter

    Exeter were undone by four slick tries for the Sharks but Dan Frost's late score has handed them a glimmer of hope going into the second half.

    All to play for after the break.

  7. try

    Converted Try - Sharks 26-14 Exeter

    Dan Frost (con Josh Hodge)

    Against the run of play, Exeter have a lifeline.

    Sharks make a hash of their own line-out and Exeter steal the ball before Dan Frost doubles his tally.

    Josh Hodge adds the conversion and Exeter are half way to a try-scoring bonus of their own.

  8. Sharks 26-7 Exeter

    Exeter will be looking to get into half time without conceding any more points now.

    The visitors started brightly but the Sharks have taken complete control.

  9. try

    Converted Try - Sharks 26-7 Exeter

    Siya Kolisi (con J)ordan Hendrikse

    Bonus. In. The. Bag.

    Sharks punch through in midfield and throw the ball wide, where there is too much space and Siya Kolisi waltzes in for their fourth try.

    Jordan Hendrikse adds the conversion.

  10. Sin-bin - Will Rigg (Exeter)

    Sharks 19-7 Exeter

    Exeter are back down to 14 players as Will Rigg, who has only been on for a few minutes, is penalised for trying to play the ball at the breakdown.

  11. Sharks 19-7 Exeter

    Sharks are starting to assert their dominance in the scrum now too and Exeter concede the penalty after a big shove by the hosts.

    They'll want the bonus before the break.

  12. try

    Converted Try - Sharks 19-7 Exeter

    Grant Williams (con Jordan Hendrikse)

    All too easy.

    Sharks pour forward and Ethan Hooker is tackled just short before managing to pop the ball to Grant Williams, who cruises over the line for their third try.

    Exeter are chasing shadows a bit at the moment and Jordan Hendrikse added a further two from the tee.

  13. try

    Try - Sharks 12-7 Exeter

    Makazole Mapimpi

    Clinical.

    Josh Hodge clears to touch but Aphelele Fassi took it quickly and stepped his way past the first defence before freeing Grant Williams.

    The scrum-half throws it back to the Fassi who feeds Makazole Mapimpi to dive over in the corner.

    The conversion is missed but Sharks are turning the tide now.

  14. try

    Converted Try - Sharks 7-7 Exeter

    Phepsi Buthelezi (con Jordan Hendrikse)

    Fine finish.

    Sharks go coast to coast as they turn defence into attack with some slick handling.

    Phepsi Buthelezi beats the last line of defence before diving over under the posts and Jordan Hendrikse adds the conversion to level the score.

  15. Sharks 0-7 Exeter

    Greg Fisilau is back on the field and Exeter are back to their full complement.

  16. Sharks 0-7 Exeter

    Siya Kolisi stretches his legs in open play after some neat work by the Sharks but the South Africa captain is hauled down and the hosts are penalised for entering the ruck from the side.

    Lots of loud cheering and back patting for the Chiefs.

  17. try

    Converted Try - Sharks 0-7 Exeter

    Dan Frost (con Josh Hodge)

    I told you it was coming!

    Exeter keep the ball at close quarters and Dan Frost powers over from a couple of metres out.

    Josh Hodge adds the conversion and the 14 men of Exeter have the lead.

  18. Sharks 0-0 Exeter

    Exeter remain down to 14 players but they are banging on the door in search of the opening try.

    Sharks standing firm for now.

  19. Sharks 0-0 Exeter

    It's a straight footrace between the covering Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi and Exeter's full-back Josh Hodge.

    The South African gets there just in time to ground the ball behind his own try line but Exeter are applying some good early pressure and resorting to the boot to turn the black shirts.

  20. Sin-bin - Greg Fisilau (Exeter)

    Sharks 0-0 Exeter

    Greg Fisilau is indeed guilty of tackling too high and his head makes direct contact with the Sharks full-back.

    However, the referee says most of the contact went through the chest and the Exeter number eight attempted to wrap his arms so it is only a yellow.

    Is that a bit of a let off for the visitors?