World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio has described former Wallaby George Smith as the Aviva Premiership’s signing of the season so far after a sensational start to his life at Wasps.

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 second row Jonathan Mills is hungry for more European rugby after his first taste of the highest level against Munster and Clermont.

Sale will be keen to respond with their second home victory in the league after last week’s dismal performance away at Saracens.

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

The Salford-based side bounced back from defeat against Saracens to record a victory away at Worcestor Warriors on Friday, a display that Sam Tuitupou hopes they can kick on from.

Sharks are without several players for tonight’s match

Sharks won 26-22

Mercurial Cipriani back in Sale fray

Sharks won at Salford City Stadium

He signed a two-and-a-half year deal