■By GARY FITZGERALD

Sale Sharks ......................21pts
Tries: Wills 9, Reed 18, 63 Conversions: Davies 10, 19, 63

Bristol Bears ....................19pts
Tries: Auvaa 34, Pepper 45, 66 Conversions: Worsley 46, 67

ARRON Reed’s brace of tries ensured Sale picked up a vital Premiership Cup win as they defied a fierce Bristol fightback.
The full-back demonstrated his impressive pace and finishing power to ensure the hosts made it two wins in Pool A and boost their bid to progress in the competition.
But Sale were made to work hard for the victory at the CorpAcq ...