Ford to touch

Wills hit hard but is dropping, penalty only

Mata pinged for a high tackle, he and Vermeulen are involved in a scuffle

Jordan chip inside his 22, Bristol regain it and Randall kicks to the corner

Ford goes deep and Mata carries hard

Slight delay on kick off for some comms issues with referee Joe James but we are underway

Sale will kick off

The sides are about to take to the field

Ashton Gate will get the year underway in the Prem as Bristol welcome Sale. Both sides are exciting on attack but Sale, languishing in 7th, will be focussed on keeping Bristol out and secure a win which will not move them up the table but will close the gap allowing for a late push to end the season. The Bears on the other hand will top the table while waiting on other results to see of they stay there should they win, live updates to follow