International stars back for Sharks
Fri, 02 May 2008 14:07
Sale Sharks have named another impressive team for Sunday's Guinness Premiership game against Harlequins at The Stoop, with two international stars back from the treatment room.
Back in the starting line-up are French forward Sebastien Chabal and Scotland flank and Sale captain Jason White who have both recovered from injury.
Sale's Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre praised the team's medical staff for getting the players back into shape.
"Our physios have worked overtime this week and we are able to name a strong side for this crucial game against Harlequins.
"The return of Jason White and Seabass is a big bonus for us in a game we need to win.
"Harlequins have had an excellent season under Dean Richards and they, like us are looking to win this game to bolster their chances of a top four finish and Heineken Cup qualification," said the Sharks boss.
Sale Sharks: 15 Ben Foden, 14 Selorm Kuadey,
13 Chris Bell, 12 Luke McAlister, 11 Andy Vilk, 10 Charlie Hodgson, 9 Richard Wigglesworth, 8 Sebastien Chabal, 7 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe, 6 Jason White (captain), 5 Brent Cockbain, 4 Chris Jones, 3 Stuart Turner, 2 Sebastien Bruno, 1 Andrew Sheridan.
Replacements: 16 Neil Briggs, 17 Eifion Roberts, 18 Sean Cox, 19 Dean Schofield, 20 Michael Hills, 21 Will Cliff, 22 Matt Riley.
Date: Sunday, May 4
Venue: The Stoop
Kick-off: 15.00 (14.00 GMT)
Referee: Dave Pearson
Touch judges: Peter Huckle, Ken Stewart
Television match official: Bob Ockenden
With thanks to guinnesspremiership.com
