By ROGER PANTING

Matter of inches: Faf de Klerk was denied by the woodwork
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Dejected: Ian Madigan after his late misses cost Bristol the win

THREE missed kicks in the dying stages saw a dramatic finale end in a draw at Ashton Gate.
First up was Bristol flyhalf Ian Madigan, whose 50m wide-angled shot sailed just wide. Minutes later Sale skipper, Jono Ross, was sin-binned for a dangerous clear-out but Madigan was again offtarget despite it being a slightly easier chance.
Sale broke out and it was soon to be Faf de Klerk’s turn, but his 40m kick rebounded ba...