(Reuters) - The Chiefs held on grimly to stave off a late assault by the visiting Sharks and maintain top spot in the Super Rugby standings after an energy-sapping 24-22 win in New Plymouth on Friday.
The Waikato side were outscored three tries to two but costly lapses of discipline cost the Sharks dearly in the second half, allowing fly half Aaron Cruden to slot three penalties for some vital breathing space.
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