Sale v London Irish: Fatherhood helping AJ cope with Faf de Klerk

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Sale Sharks fly-half AJ MacGinty

SALFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Sale Sharks fly half AJ MacGinty lines up a penalty kick at goal during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale and Newcastle Falcons at AJ Bell Stadium on March 05, 2021 in Salford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

SALE’S AJ MacGinty attributes an injury-free run, fatherhood and a better understanding with Faf de Klerk as some of the factors behind his rich vein of form.
Rather than play second fiddle or share the fly-half role with Rob du Preez, the US Eagles international, 31, has emerged as Alex Sanderson’s firm choice at 10. He has started 11 of the first 13 league games, many in tandem with De Klerk, and appears to have a more measured approach to life and his game.
The responsibility of looking after his 11-month son Rocco clearly sits well with him. “It’s settled me down a bit and given me a d...

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