
Sale forfeit Premiership finale
The Sale Sharks’ make-or-break Premiership fixture against the Worcester Warriors has officially been called off following the latest round of Covid-19 tests.
The Sale Sharks’ make-or-break Premiership fixture against the Worcester Warriors has officially been called off following the latest round of Covid-19 tests.
Several former teammates including John Smit, Schalk Brits, Neil de Kock and Billy Vunipola have shared their fondest memories of Saracens stalwart Brad Barritt following his departure from the club.
The three Du Preez brothers and captain Jono Ross are the only South Africans who have been included in the Sale Sharks’ match 23 for their clash with the Worcester Warriors on Wednesday.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the final round of the English Premiership.
Sale Sharks have officially confirmed that Sunday’s match against the Worcester Warriors will take place despite several players returning positive Covid-19 tests.
The final round of the English Premiership could be thrown into disarray after several Sale Sharks players reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.
Former Sharks centre Brad Barritt has shared an emotional farewell message after featuring in his final match for English club Saracens.
England and the Sale Sharks suffered a massive blow after Manu Tuilagi was ruled out with a tendon injury for the next six months.
Rohan Janse van Rensburg combined well with Faf de Klerk to score in Sale Sharks’ victory over Northampton Saints, while compatriot Jean-Luc du Preez was instrumental in the buildup to the English club’s bonus-point try just before half time.
Faf de Klerk put in a man-of-the-match performance to steer the Sale Sharks to a 34-14 bonus-point victory over the Northampton Saints on Tuesday night.