DEPARTURES | Sale Sharks confirm 10 players have left the club - Ruck

DEPARTURES | Sale Sharks confirm 10 players have left the club

Following the announcement from the Professional Game Board, allowing Premiership Rugby’s Clubs to progress into stage two of the return to play protocols. Sale Sharks have confirmed the 10 players who have left the club.

In a statement, the club said: “Sale Sharks would also like to extend its sincere thanks and well wishes to the group of players leaving the club following the completion of their contracts this season.”

DEPARTURES

  • Nic Dolly
  • Rob Webber
  • Joe Jones
  • Bryn Evans
  • Rouban Birch
  • Ciaran Booth
  • Mark Wilson
  • Teddy Leatherbarrow
  • Sam Dugdale
  • Matt Sturgess
  • James Williams

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