By BRENDAN GALLAGHER

Sale ....................27pts
Tries: D du Preez 38, 55; JL du Preez 44, Reed 60
Conversions: MacGinty 45, 56
Penalties: MacGinty 41

London Irish ....27pts
Tries: Hepetema 33, Stokes 51, Van Rensburg 58, Phipps 76
Conversions: Jackson 34, 59
Penalties: Jackson 42
PADDY Jackson missed with a long range effort that could have clinched another dramatic Exiles win but in truth it was honours even between these two in-form teams.
Both sides are scrapping for a play-off place, and both could cause some damage if they reach that stage. Sale have the grunt and the magic...