Charlie Hodgson and Dwayne Peel Start Against Cardiff for Sale Sharks
October 16th, 2009 Posted in General, Sale Sharks
Dwayne Peel playing against Toulouse last weekend
Charlie Hodgson makes his return to fly half for the crucial Heineken Cup clash against Cardiff Blues on Friday. Charlie’s half back partner will be Dwayne Peel, who will be familiar with the Cardiff squad from his time with south Wales rivals Llanelli.
Director of Rugby Kingsley Jones is making a real statement of intent by announcing his selection for Friday’s match a day early.
“This is a massive game for us. Not just in terms of giving ourselves a chance to advance out of the pool stages of the Heineken Cup, but we owe our supporters a big performance at home.”
Despite reports of injuries amongst the Cardiff squad, Jones has little doubt that the Blues will provide a real challenge on Friday night.
“Cardiff have a very strong squad and the experience of reaching the semi-finals in this competition. If they have injuries, they also have quality players that can cover all their positions. They will be coming here expecting to win.”
In order to create an extra special Heineken Cup atmosphere to inspire the players to victory over Cardiff, the club will also be handing out complimentary Sale Sharks flags to all juniors under 16 when they enter the ground.
The Sale Sharks team to play against Cardiff Blues on Friday 16th October 2009.
15 Nick Macleod
14 Mark Cueto
13 Andy Tuilagi
12 Lee Thomas
11 Ben Cohen
10 Charlie Hodgson
9 Dwayne Peel
8 Sisa Koyamaibole
7 David Seymour
6 Carl Fearns
5 Dean Schofield
4 James Gaskell
3 Eifion Lewis Roberts
2 Marc Jones
1 Andrew Sheridan
16 Neil Briggs
17 Gavin Kerr
18 Jack Forster
19 Sean Cox
20 Luke Abraham
21 Richard Wigglesworth
22 Mathew Tait
23 Chris Bell
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