Overview
- George Barton steered Gloucester with three conversions and a penalty in a composed outing at fly-half.
- Tries for the visitors came from Caio James twice, Jack Cotgreave and Will Trenholm, securing the bonus point.
- Sale replied through Toby Wilson, Osian Roberts, James Harper and late scorer Nye Thomas, with Tom Curtis converting all four.
- Both clubs fielded largely academy-heavy, rotated lineups in the cup window, with Sale making extensive changes from recent league action.
- The match at the CorpAcq Stadium was not televised or streamed, with BBC Radio Gloucestershire providing live commentary and highlights due on the Premiership Rugby website.