Before the lineout can be taken the referee goes upstairs to the TMO and after reviewing the replays Tommy Taylor is sent to the bin in what was deemed a tip tackle.

Cipriani using the boot to effect early on with his chip ahead bouncing inside the Falcons 22. Pressure lineout for the away side.

Clegg gets the game underway.

Here comes the sides as they make their way out onto the field.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of this Aviva Premiership game as Sale Sharks entertain Newcastle Falcons at the AJ Bell. It will be an emotional game here at the Aj Bell as we say goodbye to a Sale Sharks legend with Mark Cueto making his final appearance at the home stadium of the club that brought him so much success. As for the Falcons they go into this game on what has been a less that successful season and will hope to finish the season on a high with a win here today as they plan for another season in the Premiership. Kick is just under 10 minutes away so stay with us live updates and analysis.