England centre Manu Tuilagi made his return as Sale Sharks cruised to a dominant 36-14 win at Premiership champions Harlequins.
The powerhouse centre and South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk 30 minutes off the bench on their respective returns from injury.
Tuilagi in particular impressed with some big hits as he played for the first time since November.
The 30-year-old then spend 20 minutes after the game signing autographs and taking photos of supporters of both clubs.
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#BACK-THREE:
- 15. Freddie Steward
- 14. Jack Nowell
for Joe Marchant
- 11. Adam Radwan for Max Malins
Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs during the Gallagher Premiership match between Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham Stoop, London on January 8th 2022. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK
#CENTRES:
- 13. Henry Slade
- 12. Manu Tuilagi for Elliot Daly
Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#HALFBACKS:
- 10. Marcus Smith
- 9. Raffi Quirke for Ben Youngs
Try Celebrations for Marcus Smith of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Ellis Genge
- 2. Jamie George for Luke Cowan-Dickie
- 3. Kyle Sinckler
Jamie George of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Maro Itoje
- 5. Courtney Lawes for Nick Isiekwe
Maro Itoje of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#BACK-ROW:
- 6. Alfie Barbeary for Lewis Ludlam
- 7. Tom Curry
- 8. Alex Dombrandt for Sam Simmonds
Tom Curry of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
