TRY SALE: A handling error from the Biarritz backline forces a turnover. Ostrikov the second rower collects the loose ball and finds himself in space as a result of the error. The Sharks man sprints for the line from almost on the halfway and goes over untouched. Ford adds the difficult conversion

PENALTY SALE: The Sharks win a penalty after the travelling side infringe at the ruck. Ford makes no mistake from in front of the posts to extend his side's lead. Sale look dangerous in this half with some good attacking phases thus far.

The away side are unable to capitalize on their momentum and concede a penalty for holding on.

Biarritz kick for the corner in search of a try before the half.

Biarritz finally get on the front foot but are unable to make the most of it as they concede another penalty

PENALTY TRY SALE: The Biarritz pack under all sorts of pressure form a 5m scrum, eventually falls apart and collapses. The referee has no choice but to award a penalty try. Ford adds the extra two points. Sale lead by 13.

Questionable call by the ref regarding a grounding. Scrum 5 for Sale

What's happened to Biarritz? A shadow of their former glory

PENALTY SALE: Biarritz crumble in the front again as they fail to handle the power of the home side. Ford slots another penalty with a good boot from distance. Sale lead by 6

DROP GOAL SALE: Ford takes the opportunity on hand to place his side three points ahead once again. A clean boot sees the ball through the posts. Sharks lead by 3