Sale Sharks despatched a message to their Gallagher Premiership Rugby rivals by recording a shock bonus level 0-38 victory at Bristol Bears.
The Bears had hoped to high the Premiership with a victory in entrance of a big residence crowd at Ashton Gate.
Nevertheless, they got here up towards a formidable Sharks facet who have been buoyed by back-to-back league wins.
On his second begin of the season Raffi Quirke set the tone by fooling the house defence with a dummy to open the attempt scoring inside three minutes.
George Ford then despatched a stunning go out extensive for winger Tom Roebuck who scored Sale’s second attempt as they dominated the primary half.
After the break Ben Curry intercepted a go contained in the Bristol 22-metre zone and set the tone for the second half with a 3rd attempt.
Bristol have been determined to present the house followers one thing to cheer, however Tom O’Flaherty hit them on the break as himself and Quirke broke and the previous raced over.
Sale’s type might be examined subsequent Saturday once they head to Kingsholm to face Gloucester (3pm). In the meantime, Bristol should choose themselves up and re-find their profitable type at Saracens the identical day (5.30pm).
Speaking Level – Sale show cussed defence towards Bears
Coming into the match Tub have been filled with confidence and tries, having picked up attempt bonus factors in every of their earlier eight Gallagher Premiership matches.
Nevertheless, they got here up towards a Sale facet organised by their new defence coach Byron McGuigan.
The Bears had scored 44 tries in eight matches however didn’t discover a means throughout the whitewash regardless of a number of efforts contained in the Sale 22-metres zone.
Sale’s defence slowed any Bristol assault and have been properly disciplined to maintain their hosts at arm’s size.
Preserving Bristol out meant as a lot to the Sale gamers as taking the win and so they celebrated each at full-time.
Participant of the Match – Ben Curry (Sale Sharks)
The open-side flanker was in impressed type in assault and defence as Sale dominated Bristol at Ashton Gate.
The 26-year-old was the highest tackler and made essentially the most carries as he steered the Sharks to a standout victory.
Curry’s sharpness to intercept a Bristol go inside their very own 22-metre line resulted in a easy attempt for the flanker at a key level of the match, early within the second half.
Not content material together with his attacking exploits, on the reverse finish Curry out-ran winger Jack Bates to disclaim him a sure attempt.
