Watch: Ollie Devoto and Santiago Cordero combine with incredulous 'football skills'

Exeter Chiefs midfielder Ollie Devoto has pulled off an incredulous piece of finishing, putting ‘football skills’ to great use to chip the ball into his lap following a last-ditch offload from Santiago Cordero.

Astonishing piece of skill by @OllieDevoto to flick that ball to score that try – possibly.

Definitely. CHAPEAU#SALvEXE

— Steve Parrett (@Steve_Parrett) March 2, 2019

Great first half from @ExeterChiefs with a brilliant finish from @OllieDevoto. Still a long way to go though but the tube are doing an outstanding job. Very loud today @ColinDSearle and @Stuey_7

— Dean Marshall (@dcm1968) March 2, 2019

Exeter scored the first try of the match following a Sale turnover, a deft cross-field kick found it’s way into the path of a flying Cordero who had to fling the ball back in-field as he was dragged into touch. Devoto on the inside then finished the job with his footwork and tight-rope finish.

Ollie Devoto bringing the football skills for the @ExeterChiefs ?

Quick-thinking, perfectly executed ? pic.twitter.com/Pg7OB5ge3H

— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) March 2, 2019

The Chiefs built a 15-0 halftime lead but Sale fought back with Sam James going over from close range from a flat pass from Faf de Klerk.

Sean Lonsdale’s try represented the only points the Chiefs managed after the break, to stretch the lead to 20-7 before a long-range try to Sale replacement Will Cliff closed the gap to 20-14 after some smart hands from Rohan Janse van Rensburg in the lead-up.

Exeter held on to triumph 20-14 and record a 12th win in 15 league outings this season while Sale dropped to eighth on the ladder with their seventh loss of the season.

In other news:

Premium feature exclusive to TheXV.Rugby - Free Trial Culture clash If the New Zealand Rugby strikes a private equity deal, it is going to force a radical culture shift in the All Blacks' traditional values. Gregor Paul Loss leaders Two major losses in the last 12 months could be the emotional fuel that rebuilds the All Blacks. Gregor Paul Stand-off supreme Ian Foster’s biggest challenge in 2021 may be getting the best out of Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga. Patrick McKendry Fullback gambit The All Blacks' dual-playmaker strategy requires a demanding skillset from NZ fullbacks. Tom Vinicombe Charmed life All Blacks captains have seemingly been subject to different rules because of their reputation. Gregor Paul

Trending on RugbyPass

• 1 The ten major omissions from England's Six Nations squad
• 2 Harlequins admit Gustard did not suit their environment
• 3 'Genuinely baffled' - England's back row selection the major talking point in Jones' squad
• 4 Kyle Sinckler's riveting citing hearing evidence: Claims tackle was potential leg-breaker, accuses Exeter players...

More News