Probably the best performance I’ve seen in the last couple of seasons from the women. The pack was dominant and the backs mostly looked fluid and nippy.
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Month: September 2022
View from the laptop: Bath 20 Sale 37 [GP]
I think I’ve figured it out: with fifteen men on the pitch, there’s less room and they keep getting in each other’s way. Take one off and the increased space means they can interact more smoothly. Or something…
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View from the south stand: Sale 29 Northampton 22 [GP]
If you want a phrase that epitomises Sale Sharks over the seasons, it would be “that was a lot closer than it should have been”, AKA “squeaky bum time”.
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View from the south stand: Sale 59 Benetton 7 [F]
It’s quite difficult to watch a — let’s face it, not very meaningful — rugby match when you’re also checking your phone every 30 seconds for the latest update from the Hundred eliminator match down in Southampton.
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an old grey dog 