| Sale: (10) 13 |
| Try: S James Con: du Preez Pens: du Preez 2 |
| Harlequins: (17) 29 |
| Tries: David and Smith Cons: Smith 2 Pens: Smith 5 |
Marcus Smith, an Englishman, led the way with a 24 point individual score as Harlequins, 2021 Premiership champions, ended Sale’s unbeaten start.
Smith converted his try for the second score of his team’s first-half, adding to Nick David’s opening try. Smith also kicked five penalties.
Sale briefly led after Sam James’ attempt was followed by two Rob du Preez kickes.
Quins led 17-10 at break and then beat their hosts.
Sale’s hopes to start the season with a sixth straight Premiership victory were ended by Smith’s dominating performance. Smith kicked four second-half penalties and one more from du Preez. Quins took their third win of this campaign.
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Sale: Carpenter; Roebuck, S James, Tuilagi, O’Flaherty; R du Preez, Quirke; Rodd, Ashman, Schonert, Wiese, J Hill, Ross, T Curry, D du Preez.
Replacements: Taylor, McIntyre, Harper, Beaumont, du Preez, Warr, S Hill, Reed.
Harlequins: Allan, David, Marchant; Esterhuizen Murley, Care, Marler. Musk, Care, Marler. Musk, Louw. Lamb, Herbst. Kenningham. Evans. White.
Replacements: Riley, Garcia Botta, Kerrod, Hammond, Jurevicius, Gjaltema, Edwards, Anyanwu.
Referee: Christophe Ridley, RFU