Joe Simpson is sent to the sin bin in the 7th minute for a dangerous tackle in the air on Nick MacLeod. Danny Cipriani is on for MacLeod who shipped a heavy knock and has a chance to open the scoring.

Some early pressure from Sale but a Johnny Leota mistake brings the attack to a halt.

Joe Carlisle kicks off for the home side and we're underway!

Good afternoon and welcome to everyone joining us for this mid-table, 6th versus 7th clash. Hosts Wasps will be hoping to avenge their earlier defeat to Sale with win this evening that would see them creep up on and possibly overtake today's opponents in the league standings. In their last three league games Wasps have been involved in three tight encounters against Quins, Irish and Bath however have come out the wrong side of the result on each of those occasions. They will be hoping to change that today. Sale on the other hand are two from three in their last few games, with wins over Worcester and Gloucester either side of a defeat at home to Saracens. Promises to be an exciting encounter today and we look forward to bringing you live updates.

Upload mistake for the sale squad - unless cueto is at 10 and Marc jones is filling in at full back!!