Flanker Sam Dugdale will start for Sale Sharks on Friday night against Gloucester after being cleared for the red card he received in the Gallagher Premiership loss to Saracens.
Saracens were looking to build on a 35-26 triumph over Gloucester in their opening match of the campaign, but they got off to a difficult start at the StoneX Stadium.
Sale edged out Harlequins 12-11 during an attritional Premiership opener which saw visiting hooker Jack Walker score the only try at the Salford Community Stadium.
When it came to the pivotal mover and shaker in the play-off race, it was the result at the at the home of the defending champions that eclipsed everything else.
Saturday’s round 18 match at the StoneX will be crucial in determining the end-of-season semi-final line up.
Smith is hoping to help England progress to the World Cup semi-finals this weekend.
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A round-up of the most impressive performers from round two of the Heineken Champions Cup, a weekend which saw a number of compelling contests, including Leinster's trip to Toulouse and Newcastle Falcons hosting French high-flyers Montpellier.