England's title defence in the Women's World Cup 2017 final clash against New Zealand will be without Danielle Waterman after the fullback failed to make sufficient progress from a head injury.
Sale Sharks U18 will be brimming with confidence after they returned from the recent tour of Ireland with wins over their Munster and Leinster counterparts.
Since the title-winning season of 2005-06, it is fair to say Sale Sharks have never come close to repeating the glitzy heights enjoyed by Chabal, Hodgson, Robinson and others.
Sale Sharks successfully managed to overhaul Bath as they ended the season on a high with a 27-24 victory in their Aviva Premiership clash at AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.
Leicester Tigers came up with a five try performance as they moved close to securing a play-off berth with a convincing 41-18 victory over Sale Sharks in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Welford Road on Saturday.
Former New Zealand international Sam Tuitupou has announced his decision to switch from Aviva Premiership club Sale Sharks to National League One club Coventry at the end of the season.
Gloucester have boosted their chance of finishing in top six as they completed a 39-30 win over Sale Sharks in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Kingsholm on Saturday.