Bath 20-24 Sale: More yellows, but still Sale power onwards

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Sale Sharks flanker Tom Curry

BATH, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Tom Curry of Sale Sharks gathers the loose ball as Zach Mercer challenges during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath and Sale Sharks at The Recreation Ground on May 14, 2021 in Bath, 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 David Rogers/Getty Images)

SALE won at The Rec for the first time since March 2014 as Bath lost at home for a record sixth time in a Premiership season.
Sale triumphed despite adding to their disastrous disciplinary record. They collected another three yellow cards to leave them one short of the Premiership record for most yellows in a season. Sale’s tally is now 21 with Leicester next worst on 15.
Missing a number of scoring chances also didn’t help. First they splintered at a driving maul when looking certain to score. Jean-Luc du Preez then lost the ball over the line, and AJ MacGinty missed three kicks.
However, ...

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