Ludlam secures possession from the kickoff

The scrumhalf was trying to get an early hit on his fellow countryman but has been penalised for offside. Biggar lines up the three

Penalty against Faf de Klerk at the scrum

A knock on stops play, scrum to Saints

Mix up between Reinach and Ludlam sees the ball spill loose

Wood wins the lineout and Naiyaravoro carries to the line

Biggar's kick off goes out off a Sale hand just outside the Sale 22

Premiership Rugby action continues with the Northampton Saints hosting Sale Sharks at Franklins Gardens. Both sides have named strong squads for the clash with Sale welcoming AJ MacGinty back. There is an intereseting battle at halfback with two Springboks going head to head in Cobus Reinach and Faf de Klerk. I'm Jaco and will be taking you through today's clash with live updates and commetary as it happens.