Marcus and his giant mate settle a thriller

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER

Harlequins ........14pts
Tries: Northmore 3, Esterhuizen 78
Conversions: Smith 4, 79

Exeter ................12pts
Tries: Slade 32, Innard 65
Conversions: J Simmonds 33
QUINS and Exeter rarely disappoint when they lock horns and this was another minor classic with Marcus Smith and Andre Esterhuizen combining at the death to see the reigning champions home at a soaking Stoop.
With time running out, Smith, for the fourth time in the game unleashed one of his devastating cross field kick passes into the wide and this time the receiver– the big Boks centre – was ...

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