Sale Sharks announce team changes ahead of Harlequins match

Sale Sharks have announced late changes to their starting line-up ahead of their match against Harlequins. England international Tom Curry has been ruled out of the contest due to illness. He will be replaced in the starting XV by Christ Tshiunza, with Sam Dugdale moving to the replacements bench.

In a boost for the squad, Ben Curry returns to the matchday squad for the first time in ten months following recovery from a serious hamstring injury. Director of rugby Alex Sanderson noted the upcoming fixture comes as Harlequins look to respond to a recent heavy defeat.