Exeter going side to side as Sale's defence holds up well

Exeter make their way into the Sale half attacking out wide through Whitten

We are underway here in a windy Sandy Park

Exeter are led out by Gareth Steenson as he makes eanrs his 100th appearance for Exeter

Teams make their way out to the pitch almost set for kick off.

God afternoon and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this Aviva Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks at Sandy Park. A win for Exeter today will see them move top of the table depending on results tomorrow in the Saracens match. Exeter suffered a heavy defeat away to Clermont last week but their home record this year shows that they are strong favourites to win this one today. Sale have won their last two games against tough opposition in Castres and they will look to continue their good run of form today.