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Sale defy Jacques Vermeulen’s first-half red card to beat Saracens

Sale took a 21-17 victory after a dominant second half despite Vermeulen’s 20-minute red

Sale defy Jacques Vermeulen’s first-half red card to beat Saracens

Sale secured a 21-17 victory over Saracens following Jacques Vermeulen's first-half red card, with Tom O'Flaherty standing out as the match's standout player. The red card was a consequence of a dangerous tackle on Tomos Williams, which occurred during a period when Alex Lozowski was already serving a sin bin for the same offense.

Despite the setback, Saracens made a strong comeback in the second half, but it was ultimately Sale who emerged victorious. Nathan Jibulu was named man of the match for his outstanding performance, impressing director of rugby Alex Sanderson who believes the 23-year-old has the potential to make his England debut.

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