Play-off hopes remain alive but head coach admits defeat was sore to take

Edinburgh remain in the frame to secure a play-off spot in the URC but head coach Sean Everitt admitted this defeat in South Africa was a blow to morale.

Full-back Aphelele Fassi was the star of the afternoon for Sharks, who moved off the foot of the table with this 23-13 victory. After running in a dazzling solo try that was one of several eye-catching breaks, Fassi also pinned back the visitors with his pinpoint left boot. Edinburgh, in contrast, struggled to leave any meaningful mark on the South African province beyond two Ben Healy penalties and an overtime touch down from Boan Venter.

Edinburgh Rugby morale takes big dent as Sean Everitt's men bitten by Sharks