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Bristol Bears and Sale Sharks Set for Decisive Premiership Play-Off Clash

Team sheets confirmed for Friday's pivotal fixture as Sale aims to overtake Bristol in the race for the final play-off spot.

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The freewheeling Brown-Bampoe, leading tryscorer Hassell-Collins, promising prospect Donoghue and freight train Mata are all in Premiership action this weekend
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Overview

  • Bristol Bears, currently third in the Gallagher Premiership, face fourth-placed Sale Sharks in Round 17 at Salford Community Stadium.
  • A win for either team will significantly strengthen their chances of securing a top-four play-off position ahead of the season's final weekend.
  • Bristol enters the match following a dominant 36-14 victory over a rotated Bath side, while Sale looks to rebound from a narrow 44-34 loss to Leicester Tigers.
  • Sale previously defeated Bristol 38-0 at Ashton Gate in December, adding intrigue to this rematch on Sale's home turf.
  • Referee Adam Leal will officiate his 50th Premiership match, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45 pm on Friday.