Cipriani produced a moment of magic in order the seal Sharks’ hat-trick of wins in the Aviva Premiership last weekend and tomorrow afternoon he has another chance to prove himself to England selectors after being omitted from the autumn internationals squad.

The 34-year-old loosehead prop signed for Sale in 2003 and was part of the Sharks’ 2005/06 Premiership winning side.

Lund has played the last six seasons in France for Biarritz but made his Sharks debut in 2002 and helped the team win the championship four years later.

With Bath on horizon Sale targetting a European berth following on from morale-boosting Northampton win

Sale in sixth, clear of seventh and on the coat tails of fourth and fifth with time running out this season

Sale in LV Cup encounter with Bath on Friday

Steve Diamond turned around Sale’s fortunes

Steve Diamond continues to rebuild for next season