By Luke Jarmyn

Newcastle Falcons ........15pts
Tries: Neild 21, Palframan 80
Conversion: Connon 22
Penalty: Connon 32

Sale Sharks ..................... 39pts
Tries: Rodd 9, R du Preez 30, O’Flaherty 40, McElroy 51, Carpenter 67
Conversions: Ford 10, 31, 40+1, 52
Penalties: Ford 3, 37
George Ford may not be England’s first choice but the Sale fly-half showed why he’s being championed by some for the British & Irish Lions tour this summer.
The 32-year-old capitalised on Sharks’ dominance up front to produce some magician-like eye catching moments and rounded it off with a pinpoint cross...