ON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEILFISSLER

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On his way: Manu Tuilagi looks set to leave Sale

SALE Sharks are ready to admit defeat in their attempts to keep the England and Lions centre Manu Tuilagi after begrudgingly admitting that salary cap restrictions are holding back his re-signing. He signed a oneyear deal when he left Leicester Tigers in June 2020 and has since extended his deal by a further two seasons, but this is likely to be his last despite retaining his place in the E n- gland squad.
Blindside sources have indicated that Sharks bosses are keen...