Sale Sharks programme - 2021
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The Chester-born director of rugby started<br />
his senior playing career at <strong>Sale</strong> <strong>Sharks</strong> in<br />
1998 after playing junior rugby at local club<br />
Littleborough, going on to make 90<br />
appearances for <strong>Sharks</strong> and earning the<br />
club captaincy, as well as five caps for<br />
England. Moving to Saracens as a player,<br />
Sanderson was forced to retire prematurely<br />
through injury and began his coaching<br />
journey with Sarries in 2008, initially as<br />
forwards coach, and eventually<br />
incorporating defence. Part of the Sarries<br />
management as they won domestic and<br />
European honours before being relegated<br />
for salary cap breaches, Sanderson rejoined<br />
the <strong>Sharks</strong> in January <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
THE MAIN man<br />
LOOD DE JAGER<br />
The giant World-Cup-winning lock<br />
turned 29 years old nine days ago,<br />
and is a central pillar in the <strong>Sale</strong><br />
forward pack. Standing at 6 foot 7<br />
De Jager is a renowned line-out<br />
force who helped South Africa to<br />
global glory in Japan in 2019, and<br />
currently has 54 Springbok caps to<br />
his name after making his<br />
international debut against Wales in<br />
2014. Bringing brain as well as<br />
brawn, the former Bulls and Blue<br />
Bulls man boasts deft handling<br />
skills to go alongside his<br />
considerable physical attributes.<br />
ALEX<br />
SANDERSON<br />
www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk<br />
IN OPPOSITION<br />
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