Sale Sharks have named their side for Friday night's Aviva Premiership Rugby season opener against Newcastle Falcons at Edgeley Park.

James Gaskell captains the hosts, who have nine possible debutants in their ranks under new coach Mike Brewer.

SALE SHARKS: 15 Paul Williams 14 Tom Brady 13 Kyle Tonetti 12 Andy Tuilagi 11 Ben Cohen 10 Nick Macleod 9 Dwayne Peel 1 Andrew Sherian 2 Neil Briggs 3 Karena Wihongi 4 Nic Rouse 5 James Gaskell (captain) 6 Carl Fearns 7 David Seymour 8 Sisa Koyamaibole

REPLACEMENTS: 16 Marc Jones 17 Aston Croall 18 Jack Forster 19 Wame Lewaravu 20 Kristian Ormsby 21 Chris Leck 22 Matty James 23 Rhys Crane