The Sale Sharks official site carries exciting news ....
The Churchill Cup, staged in England for the first time, opens with a match at Edgeley Park. With several Sharks in the England Saxons squad Sale supporters should be in for a treat.
The official press release includes the following:
The tournament, being staged in England for the first time, will kick off on Friday 18th May at Sale Sharks' home ground, Edgeley Park, in Stockport. The club will host a preview of the Rugby World Cup match later in the year as the England Saxons take on the US Eagles who England face in France on 8th September. Nathan Bombrys, Commercial Manager, of Sale Sharks said, "We are very excited to be hosting the opening match of the 2007 Barclay’s Churchill Cup. The presence of England, featuring so many world class players, provides both England and Sale Sharks with an excellent opportunity to reach a new audience of sports fans across the Northwest.
“The fact that the match will be played against the US Eagles, England’s first opposition, will also add weight to the fixture as we expect that rugby supporters across the Northwest will be keen to get a sneak preview of the World Champions' first opponents.”
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