Overview
- Sharks owner Marco Masotti posted on X wishing “good luck to the Sale Tuna,” triggering a public back-and-forth.
- Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson questioned the Durban club’s respect and said his squad will lean into the slight for motivation.
- A bonus-point victory at the CorpAcq Stadium on Saturday would secure Sale’s progression to the Champions Cup knockout stage.
- Sanderson highlighted sub-zero forecasts and the Sharks’ shift from 25°C Durban weather as factors that could favor the hosts.
- Scrum-half Raffi Quirke will miss the game with a knee injury, and Masotti plans to attend the Manchester fixture.