Sale turn over after a knock and send it through the hands to Janse van Rensburg

Messy lineout but Sale gather inside their half before De Klerk sends it hugh

The only previous meeting between Sale Sharks and La Rochelle in European competition was in last season’s Challenge Cup semi-final with the TOP 14 club winning 24-20.

James clears up to this 10m

MacGinty kicks off

Sale Sharks host La Rochelle in a Champions Cup clash at the AJ Bell Stadium. Both teams lost their opening games and there will be a need to build some momentum after a tough opening to their seasons. The only time these two sides played each other, was 7 months ago, when La Rochelle edged Sale 24-20 in a Challenge Cup semi final. It should be a fantastic battle