Sale Sharks legend says 'cocky' Chris ashton was 'too expensive'

by Steven Smith

Monday, 09 July 2018 at 10:28

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Former England and Sale back-rower Alex Sanderson has revealed Sale-bound Chris Ashton was “too expensive” for Saracens.

See what the current attack and the defence coach of the Premiership champions had to say...

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