Sale coach Steve Diamond is confident his team can shock high-flying Montpellier when they clash in their European Challenge Cup quarter-final on Friday. Sky Sports Rugby Podcast Michael Lynagh says Sale face tough task against Montpellier Barbarians Sale have turned the AJ Bell Stadium into a fortress but face a tough task if they want to hold onto their unbeaten home record this season.Montpellier will arrive in the north west on the back of a six-match undefeated run, and lie second in the French Top 14, six points behind Clermont Auvergne and two above European Champions Cup holders Toulon. They are one of the super French sides, said Diamond.They are full of South African and French internationals, they are second in the Top 14 and are formidable opposition.Sale have already beaten French clubs Castres and Pau this season, but Diamond added: Montpellier are a different kettle of fish. They have got a fantastic team, and weve got to give them a northern welcome. Danny Cipriani is hoping Sale Sharks can continue their impressive home form when they take on Montpellier The bigger the opposition for us, the team responds really well, so bring them on.Weve got at least five games to go, so we are going for each one at full-strength. The squad are ready for the challenge, and know what is required.It has been a great run-in so far. We are trying to get in the (Premiership) top six and higher if we can if things go our way, but weve just got to take every game as it comes.Our home record is good, and we are proud of it and doing our utmost to keep it intact on Friday.Diamond has made six changes to the team that accounted for Premiership relegation favourites London Irish last weekend, with flanker Magnus Lund captaining the side and being joined by centre Johnny Leota, wing Tom Brady, props Ross Harrison and Vadim Cobilas, plus number eight TJ Ioane. Montpelliers Frans Steyn (centre) takes on the Racing defence Sale scrum-half Peter Stringer will equal his former Ireland half-back partner Ronan OGaras record of 112 appearances in European competitions when he runs out to face Montpellier.Stringer, who will be 39 later this year, made his European debut for Munster against Perpignan in 1998.Montpellier, meanwhile, include South African internationals Frans Steyn, Bismarck du Plessis and his brother Jannie, while former Gloucester player Akapusi Qera packs down in a back-row that also features France international Fulgence Ouedraogo. Sale: 15 Mike Haley, 14 Tom Brady, 13 Sam James, 12 Johnny Leota, 11 Nev Edwards, 10 Danny Cipriani, 9 Peter Stringer, 1 Ross Harrison, 2 Tommy Taylor, 3 Vadim Cobilas, 4 Bryn Evans, 5 Andrei Ostrikov, 6 Cameron Neild, 7 Magnus Lund (c), 8 TJ IoaneReplacements: 16 Neil Briggs, 17 Eifion Lewis Roberts, 18 Brian Mujati, 19 Jonathan Mills, 20 David Seymour, 21 James Mitchell, 22 Joe Ford, 23 Mark Jennings.Montpellier: 15 Jesse Mogg, 14 Timoci Nagusa, 13 Anthony Tuitavke, 12 Frans Steyn, 11 Benjamin Fall, 10 Benjamin Lucas, 9 Benoit Paillaugue; 1 Mikheil Nariashvili, 2 Bismarck Du Plessis, 3 Jannie Du Plessis, 4 Paul Willemse, 5 Thibaut Privat, 6 Fulgence Ouedraogo (c), 7 Wiaan Liebenberg, 8 Akapusi Qera.Replacements: 16 Mickael Ivaldi, 17 Yvan Watremez, 18 Davit Kubriashvili, 19 Robins Tchale Watchou, 20 Kelian Galletier, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Robert Ebersohn, Anthony Floch.Watch Sale v Montpellier live on Sky Sports 3 HD on Friday from 7pm. Catch the match for &襛6.99 on NOW TV. No contract. Sky Sports Rugby Union Podcast - 6th April Matt Strahm Jersey .com) - The Minnesota Twins made it official on Wednesday, announcing the signing of outfielder Torii Hunter to a one-year contract. Jorge Ona Jersey . -- Catriona Matthew remained atop the Airbus LPGA Classic leaderboard Friday, birdieing four of the last seven holes to take a one-stroke advantage over Charley Hull into the weekend. https://www.cheappadresjerseys.us/443m-bill-almon-jersey-padres.html . "No difference at all," chirped U.S. roommate and linemate James van Riemsdyk. "Its still the same cranky Phil. Benito Santiago Jersey . Both sides came closest to scoring in the first half, when Roma had a goal from Mattia Destro waved off for offside and Inters Rodrigo Palacio headed high. "A draw was a fair result. Neither squad had many chances," Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic said. Craig Lefferts Jersey .com) - Oklahoma quarterback Trevor Knight was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of 16th-ranked Sooners 48-14 loss to No.PEORIA, Ariz. - Justin Smoak and the Seattle Mariners have avoided arbitration by agreeing on a contract that guarantees the first baseman $2,787,500 and could be worth up to $8,287,500 over two years. Smoak will earn $2,637,500 this season under Saturdays agreement, and Seattle has a $3.65 million option for 2015 with a $150,000 buyout. The deal contains several bonuses and escalators. He was Seattles last player in arbitration. With the moves to acquire Corey Hart and Logan Morrison in the off-season, Smoaks time at first base could be significantly reduced if he isnt a consistent performer at the plate. Smoak, 27, hit a career-high 20 homers last season but batted just .238. He improved after a stint onn the disabled list in June, raising his average to .dddddddddddd.274 in early August before a swoon over the final six weeks of the season. Smoak ranked fifth among AL first basemen with a .995 fielding percentage. His option price could escalate based on 2014 performance and awards: $100,000 for 500 plate appearances, $250,000 for 525 plate appearances, $250,00 for finishing among the top 15 in MVP voting, $200,000 for All-Star election or selection, $150,000 for Silver Slugger and $50,000 for Gold Glove. In addition, he could earn all of those amounts as 2014 bonuses. The option would become guaranteed if he has 525 plate appearances or meets the MVP, All-Star or Silver Slugger targets. ' ' '