Highlights: Sale Sharks v Gloucester Rugby
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Sale win at home 57 - 10 against a Gloucester team that failed to benefit from their high possession percentages. Gloucester spilled numerous balls and their lineout did not function, Sale took their chances when they arrived and countered brilliantly off Gloucester's mistakes. Both Sale wingers performed very well with five tries between them and Sam James at 13 was a key link man. Josh Strauss was Sale's best forward with a number of carries and offloads. Gloucester had numerous opportunities to score just before halftime but failed to convert, Sale came out after halftime and dominated the first 10 minutes which allowed them to secure the winning result.