Sale Sharks Triumph Over Stade Francais in Champions Cup Opener

Manu Tuilagi's return bolsters Sale's performance, securing a 28-5 victory in the first match of the campaign.

Sale Sharks started their Investec Champions Cup campaign with an impressive win over Stade Francais, ending the match with a score of 28-5.
Manu Tuilagi, who returned from a hand injury, played a key role in the victory, with a strong performance that included helping to win a penalty.
Despite Stade Francais scoring the only try of the first half, Sale took the lead at half-time with two penalties by George Ford.
Sale's victory was sealed with tries from Tom O'Flaherty, Jonny Hill and Sam Dugdale in the second half.
Sale Sharks will next face a difficult away trip to 2023 runners-up Leinster, while Stade Francais will welcome Leicester Tigers to Paris.