R Du Preez clears out of his 22m after the kick off

La Rochelle have lost three of their last four Heineken Champions Cup pool games, this after winning their initial three games during their debut season in 2017/18.

De Klerk switches play on the 5m. MacGinty draws the defender for Janse Van Rensburg to crash over

De Klerk tries to go himself but is tackled just short

Referee advances the penalty another 10m after some ill-discipline. Sale take a 5m scrum

Some good hands from Sale before winning a penalty inside the 22m

Sale Sharks picked up a win in their last home Heineken Champions Cup match (v Scarlets), ending a seven-game losing streak in such fixtures.

James forced to kick with his left foot. It doesn't find touch. Sale counter

The maul to the line detaches and La Rochelle have a 5m scrum

Big scru from Sale as they win a penalty on the 22m. MacGinty kicks to touch