Harlequins

16 - 24

Full Time

Sale

Harlequins vs Sale

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Will Edwards curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Nick David

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick David took full advantage.

73'

Cadan Murley played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Danny Care took full advantage.

72'

Harlequins make a substitution with Charlie Matthews coming on.

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with George Hammond coming off.

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with Jack Musk coming on.

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with Jack Walker coming off.

68'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Josh Beaumont coming on.

68'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Jean-Luc du Preez coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom O'Flaherty took full advantage.

68'

Robert du Preez curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'

Try

Sale Sharks are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cobus Wiese touching down.

62'

Spellbinding play by Gus Warr is finished off with a try.

62'

Sale Sharks sub Ewan Ashman comes onto the field.

60'

Akker van der Merwe departs for Sale Sharks.

60'

Harlequins sub Oscar Beard comes onto the field.

60'

Josh Bassett departs for Harlequins.

60'

Harlequins sub Jordan Els comes onto the field.

60'

Fin Baxter departs for Harlequins.

60'

Will Edwards comes on for Harlequins.

55'

Tommaso Allan leaves the field.

55'

Joe Carpenter comes on.

53'

Luke James comes off.

53'

Bevan Rodd comes on.

53'

Simon McIntyre comes off.

53'

Simon Kerrod comes on.

53'

Wilco Louw comes off.

53'

Tom Lawday comes on.

53'

Archie White comes off.

53'

Robert du Preez has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Akker van der Merwe from scoring as they record the try for Sale Sharks.

52'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with James Harper getting some game time.

49'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Tommaso Allan will have to re-adjust the radar.

42'

Try

A clever kick there by Harlequins allows Joe Marchant to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Joe Marchant being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Josh Bassett played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Sale Sharks sub Luke James comes onto the field.

40'

Sale Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Nic Schonert being replaced.

49'

Joe Carpenter departs for Sale Sharks.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Sale Sharks has led to Joe Carpenter being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Sale Sharks sub Joe Carpenter comes onto the field.

36'

Luke James departs for Sale Sharks.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Harlequins supporters go wild as Tommaso Allan successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'

More power was needed in that drop goal attempt by Robert du Preez as it drops short.

27'

Conversion

Robert du Preez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Robert du Preez gathers the kick to score the try for Sale Sharks.

23'

That's a great try assist by Sam James.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manu Tuilagi bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

22'

Conversion

Robert du Preez converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sale Sharks is finished off by Tom O'Flaherty

17'

Luke James sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luke James bursts through to advance the Sale Sharks attack.

17'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Jono Ross coming on.

15'

Sale Sharks make a substitution with Tom Curry coming off.

15'

Penalty Goal

Tommaso Allan has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Sale 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sun 8th January 2023, 07:00am PST 
  
 Twickenham Stoop

Points Flow Chart

Sale win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

16%

% Of Game In Lead

81%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

David

16 - 24

73'

Wiese

62'

11 - 24

van der Merwe

52'

11 - 19

Marchant

11 - 14

41'

Half Time

Allan

6 - 14

30'

du Preez

25'

3 - 14

du Preez

23'

3 - 12

du Preez

18'

3 - 7

O'Flaherty

17'

3 - 5

Allan

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Sale

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Sale

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

35%

3-6 secs

26%

34%

6+ secs

18%

27%

Rucks Won

Harlequins vs Sale Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Sale Sharks in Gallagher Premiership Round 15 on Sun 8th January 2023 at Twickenham Stoop. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Sale Sharks won the last encounter but Harlequins are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Sale Sharks in 2nd and Harlequins in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Harlequins vs Sale Sharks Squads

The official squads for Harlequins vs Sale Sharks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.