WATCH: Chris Ashton and Rory Kockott red carded in pre-season match

Chris Ashton has already received his first red card for Sale Sharks. The former Toulon winger was involved in a fight with Castres scrumhalf Rory Kockett when the two sides met in a pre-season match in Saint Affrique. 

Both players were given their marching orders following the altercation in the 46th minute. Both players could miss the opening games of the season pending the result of the referee's post-match report.