Sale Sharks are bidding farewell to several key players this summer, as three have already announced their move to new clubs for the upcoming 2024/25 season.
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Cameron Neild to Newcastle
The 29-year-old has played more than 130 times for his home town club during a career which has also seen the abrasive back-rower featuring for Edinburgh, Glasgow and Worcester Warriors.
“Cam is a very good Premiership operator who has played over a century of games in the competition,” said consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond, speaking about the 6 foot 1 forward who has represented England at Under-20s, 18s and 16s levels.
“I’ve had him at quite a few clubs now so he is obviously a player I rate very highly, and he’s been unfortunate with some of the players he’s been behind during that time.
“At Sale he had the Curry brothers and at Edinburgh and Glasgow he was vying with established internationals, but he’s always given a great account of himself whenever he’s been called upon.
“He brings a wealth of experience and he fits the mould of the players we’re trying to bring in at the moment. He has that hard edge about him, he’s not past his sell-by date and he’s got that real work ethic which is a great fit as we look to move this Newcastle Falcons squad forward.”
Manu Tuilagi To Bayonne
The 32-year-old centre is leaving Sale Sharks at the end of the season and has signed a two-year deal with Top 14 side Bayonne.
His 60th cap in England’s Six Nations loss to France in March ended a 13-year international career following the Samoan-born star’s naturalisation.
RFU rules state players leaving the Premiership are not eligible for international selection.
