Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor to head back to Sale Sharks
COVENTRY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Tommy Taylor of Wasps dives on the loose ball during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Wasps and Sale Sharks at the Ricoh Arena on August 25, 2020 in Coventry, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Sale Sharks have announced the signing of England international hooker Tommy Taylor from Wasps ahead of the 2021/22 Premiership season.
As revealed in The Rugby Paper on January 10, Tommy has agreed a three-year deal to make his return to the north-west where he came through the academy at Sale.
Taylor made over 90 appearances for the club and was part of the same academy crop as Ross Harrison, Will Addison, and Mike Haley.
“After five great years at Wasps, I’m really happy to be returning home to the club where I began my career,” said the hooker.
“It’s really exciting to be returning home, to a club that’s both familiar, yet has developed substantially over the past few years. I’m excited to test myself in a new environment and I’ve no doubt that it’s the right decision both professionally and personally for me and my young family.”
He left the Sharks at the end of the 2015/16 season to join Wasps and was capped by England in the same year.
He has since gone on to play 80 matches for the Coventry-based side.
Wasps head coach Lee Blackett said: “I would like to say thank you to Tommy for all his effort during his time at the club.
“We will always remember Tommy for being someone who gave absolutely everything for his club every time he stepped onto the field.
“He has been a great teammate and a pleasure to coach, and we would all like to wish him, Lucy and Archer all the best for the future.”
Taylor added on his time at Wasps: “It has been an honour to play for such a great club.
“I would like to thank everyone at Wasps for helping me develop as a player, on and off the pitch over the past few years.
“Looking back over my five years at the club, I have so many great memories and I have made some lifelong friendships. I am looking forward to finishing my time here on a high.”
