England’s Tom Roebuck Shines in Sale’s Thrilling Victory Over Gloucester
Sale Sharks secured a sensational 31-27 bonus-point victory against Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership, highlighted by two tries from England wing Tom Roebuck. The young talent, recently named in Steve Borthwick’s England training squad, showcased his skills as Sale rebounded from a previous defeat to Saracens.
In a match filled with excitement, fellow England player Luke Cowan-Dickie also made an impact, scoring two tries in a display of powerful offense from Sale, who fended off a late challenge from Gloucester. Despite injuries to key players, including a first-half setback for Christian Wade, Gloucester managed to score two bonus points with a try from Max Llewellyn in the dying moments but could not overcome the Sale defense.
The Sharks went into halftime with a 14-8 lead after recovering from an early try by Tomos Williams. Roebuck answered back with a try after 11 minutes and later assisted Gus Warr for another score before crossing the line again shortly after halftime. Gloucester fought back with a quick try, but Sale’s lineout drive saw Cowan-Dickie score twice, securing their win.
In another captivating match, Northampton Saints staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Harlequins 33-29. Ollie Sleightholme, who led the league in tries last season, scored two pivotal tries, contributing to the team’s remarkable second-half performance that extended their unbeaten home streak to 17 matches.
As the Gallagher Premiership continues to heat up, these matches underline the fierce competition and showcase the rising stars within English rugby. Stay tuned for more updates from ECNETNews on this exciting season.
