By NICK POWELL

Harlequins ....................... 36pts
Tries: Green 9, Care 43, Riley 51, Joseph 59, 72
Conversions: Smith 11, 44, 61; Evans 73
Penalties: Smith 22

Sale Sharks ........................3pts
Penalties: Ford 40+1
MARCUS Smith struck the first blow in the battle for England’s newly-vacant No.10 shirt as he inspired Harlequins to crush George Ford’s Sale on a freezing Friday night at The Stoop.
The conditions stifled attacking ambition in a low-scoring first half, but Quins led at the break after Joe Carpenter’s error allowed opposite number Tyrone Green to cross before Smit...