By Luke Jarmyn

Sale Sharks ..................... 43pts
Tries: Reed 4, 21; Penalty 28, Addison 35, Roebuck 44, 71
Conversions: R du Preez 5, 22, 36, 45
Penalty: R du Preez 55
Newcastle Falcons ........ 10pts

Try: Chick 48
Conversion: Grayson 49
Penalty: Grayson 14
Rob du Preez put in a playmaking masterclass to show that while England may worry for the Autumn internationals due to George Ford’s injury absence, Sale Sharks have no such concerns.
The 31-year-old one-cap Springbok once more belied his international appearances figure with a man of the match display, pulling the strings ...