Denny Solomona’s incredible solo try for England over the summer caught the eye of many spectators, including Sale Sharks’ new signing James O’Connor.

Former Sale Shark Rory Brand will realise a long-held dream next season when he starts his professional career at London Irish.

Sale Sharks’ signing of Josh Charnley highlights how fortunate the Manchester side are to be the only Premiership club in the northwest, says Will Addison.

Sale Sharks were in command against London Irish before half-time when Danny Cipriani’s pass was fumbled allowing Andrew Fenby to score and give the home side the advantage at the interval.

Sale sit in seventh place with a European spot firmly in their sights, but with just eight points separating them from fourth a challenge for the play-offs still remains a possibility.

Both Sale and London Irish have endured poor starts to the campaign with only two wins each leaving them near the foot of the table separated by only a point.

Sale Sharks youngster Cameron Neild believes the squad are looking ‘onwards and upwards’ after a less than impressive start to the season.

Departing forward James Gaskell is looking to end the season on a high by helping to extend Sale Sharks’ current record-breaking run by beating London Irish on Saturday

Cipriani scored 28 points as Sale thrashed French side Oyonnax on Friday

Sale Sharks lost 34-14 to Northampton

The Sharks won 32-9 at Salford