Trafford Sport
Sharks name side to face Scarlets
4:04pm Friday 3rd February 2012
Sale Sharks have named their side to play Scarlets in the LV= Cup at Edgeley Park tomorrow, at the revised kick off time of 3.00 p.m.
Club captain Sam Tuitupou returns, whilst flanker Hendre Fourie is set for his home debut. Former Scarlet scrum half Dwayne Peel could be in opposition to fly half Aled Thomas, partner of his sister Yana.
Sharks: 15. Rob Miller, 14.Tom Brady, 13.Johnny Leota, 12.Sam Tuitupou (capt), 11.Joaquin Tuculet, 10.Nick Macleod, 9.Dwayne Peel, 1.Vadim Cobilas, 2.Marc Jones, 3.Tony Buckley, 4.Wame Lewaravu, 5.Andrei Ostrikov, 6.Onosa'i Auva'a, 7.Hendre Fourie, 8.Mark Easter.
Replacements: 16.Joe Ward, 17.Lee Imiolek, 18.Ross Harrison, 19.Kearnan Myall, 20.Tommy Taylor, 21.Cillian Willis, 22.Luther Burrell, 23.Charlie Amesbury.
This lineup is subject to change, depending on the degree of involvement of the Sharks' players named in England Saxons and Under-20 squads.
Sharks Head Coach Tony Hanks said, "On the back of the disappointing second half at Newcastle last Sunday, our focus this week has been to return to the standards we've set ourselves. We never like losing, and it's important that we respond in a positive manner. We have a lot of respect for the Scarlets, who are a fantastic team."
The pitch has been protected under heated covers since Tuesday.
"Barring an avalanche, we're guaranteed to play," said a club spokesman.