Former Buchan pupil Bevan Rodd is in line to make his first-team debut for Sale Sharks this weekend.

The 19-year-old prop forward has been named on the bench for Saturday’s home game with Northampton Saints in the Premiership Rugby Cup.

Rodd was called up to the England under-20 squad earlier this year after a successful loan spell at National League Two North side Fylde.

l Fellow Manxie Phil Cringle begins his fourth season with second-tier outfit London Scottish on Saturday.

The Richmond-based outfit take on Cornish Pirates at the Athletic Ground in the Championship Cup.

Cringle has made 63 appearances for the Exiles since signing from French side US Carcassone in 2016.

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