Clarifying the shirt numbers from the late change. Rory Ward is in 6. George Bennett-Teare wears 8.

Late change: Matt Deehan pulled out of team. Rory Ward starts at 8 and George Merrick added to the bench at 19

Welcome to the Ultimate Rugby coverage of the match between Newcastle Falcons and Sale Sharks, in this the 2nd round of the Premiership Rugby Cup 2022/23. I am Mandy Leventis and I will be updating scores and events.