Sale beat Durban Sharks to reach Champions Cup round of 16.

Sale Sharks defeated the Durban Sharks 26-10, a result that guarantees Sale a place in the Champions Cup round of 16.

Sale secured a 26-10 victory over the Durban Sharks in their Champions Cup pool match. The win guarantees Sale a place in the Champions Cup round of 16, regardless of their final pool fixture at Toulouse next Saturday. The first half saw a high number of handling errors from both sides, but Sale produced a much stronger second-half display. Tom O'Flaherty scored twice and Bevan Rodd also crossed as Sale pulled away after the interval. Key match facts: - Final score: Sale Sharks 26, Durban Sharks 10. - The result ensures Sale will progress to the Champions Cup round of 16. - Tom O'Flaherty scored two tries and Bevan Rodd scored from a driving maul. - Manu Tshituka produced a notable solo try for the Durban Sharks around the hour mark. - Reports noted the Durban Sharks were without several of their leading Springboks, and George Ford contributed with kicking and game management for Sale. Summary: The victory secures Sale's place in the Champions Cup knockouts and offers a positive moment after a run of narrow Premiership defeats. Sale travel to Toulouse for their final pool match next Saturday, a result that will not affect their qualification.