Jamie George with a high tackle. Cipriani kicks them into the corner.

The Sale defensive line creeps offside and the referee picks up on it. Hodgson opts for the posts and slots it straight through.

Try Saracens! Alex Goode picks up a loose pass, spots a gap, shows his quick feet and raw pace to ease through the Sale defensive line before going in under the posts. Blistering start from Saracens. Hodgson adds the conversion to send the hosts into an early seven point lead.

Danny Cipriani gets the game underway

The teams are out on the pitch

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of this Aviva Premiership encounter between Saracens and Sale from Allianz Park. Sale are today's visitors to the artificial surface of Allianz park and whom will be buoyant after hammering London Welsh last weekend. Danny Cipriani starts at 10 today for the Sharks. He will no doubt be pivotal if Sale are to secure a win on the road. However, Saracens will pose a huge challenge this afternoon. With a side studded with internationals, and home advantage Saracens are for sure favourites. A win this afternoon will see them go top and put pressure on league leaders Bath. Kick-off is just moments away. Stay with us for live coverage throughout the game!