By COLIN NEWBOULT

Dangerman: Faf de Klerk makes a break
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PERHAPS Steve Diamond should be absent more often?
In the Sharks ‘ first league game since their director of rugby ‘s ban came into effect following his criticism of referee Craig Maxwell-Keys, Sale secured their first Premiership victory in four.
It was the not the most aesthetically pleasing contest you will ever see, with the wintry weather causing a number of spillages, but they showed plenty of grit in overcoming a muchchanged Northampton.
In truth, following the Saints ‘ tribulations ...