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Ashman returns to Sale just 3 days after going on loan to Glasgow

By Ian Cameron
Ewan Ashman /PA

Ewan Ashman has had to return to Sale Sharks as injury cover just three days after he went out on loan to Glasgow Warriors.

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On Monday it was confirmed that the Scotland No.2 had put pen to paper on a season-long loan deal with Glasgow from Sale Sharks, a move made with an eye to a more permanent arrangement.

However, Alex Sanderson and co. have had to ask for him back – for the time being at least.

The Sharks have an injury crisis at hooker and have named Ashman on the bench, while Glasgow Warriors have listed the hooker as ‘unavailable for selection’.

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“On the bench, Ewan Ashman returns from his loan spell with Glasgow Warriors after Curtis Langdon was ruled out of action through injury,” said Sale Sharks. “The Scotland star is named as a front row replacement alongside Ross Harrison and Coenie Oosthuizen.”

Ashman made an immediate impact for Scotland during the Autumn Nations Series, producing a magnificent finish to touch down for a game-deciding try on his debut against the Wallabies.

Ashman, who was born in Toronto, qualifies for Scotland through his Edinburgh-born father, having represented his country at the U16, U18, and U20 levels prior to his senior debut.

The hooker has a keen eye for the try-line, scoring 11 tries in 15 U20 outings and finished as joint top try-scorer at the 2019 World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina.

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Ashman has made 12 appearances for the Sale Sharks since making his professional debut in a 40-31 win against the Leicester Tigers in September 2020.

He began his career at Sandbach RFC, where former Warrior and current Sale and Scotland winger Byron McGuigan was a member of the coaching staff at the time.

SALE SHARKS:
15. Simon Hammersley, 14. Byron McGuigan, 13. Sam James, 12. Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11. Tom Roebuck, 10. AJ MacGinty, 9. Raffi Quirke; 1. Bevan Rodd, 2. Akker van der Merwe, 3. Nick Schonert, 4. Jean-Luc du Preez, 5. Lood de Jager, 6. Jono Ross (C), 7. Ben Curry, 8. Daniel du Preez.

REPLACEMENTS: 16. Ewan Ashman, 17. Ross Harrison, 18. Coenie Oosthuizen, 19. Jean-Pierre du Preez, 20. Tom Curry, 21. Gus Warr, 22. Robert du Preez, 23. Luke James.

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Trevor 28 minutes ago
Will forgotten Wallabies fit the Joe Schmidt model?

Thanks Brett.. At last a positive article on the potential of Wallaby candidates, great to read. Schmidt’s record as an international rugby coach speaks for itself, I’m somewhat confident he will turn the Wallaby’s fortunes around …. on the field. It will be up to others to steady the ship off the paddock. But is there a flaw in my optimism? We have known all along that Australia has the players to be very competitive with their international rivals. We know that because everyone keeps telling us. So why the poor results? A question that requires a definitive answer before the turn around can occur. Joe Schmidt signed on for 2 years, time to encompass the Lions tour of 2025. By all accounts he puts family first and that’s fair enough, but I would wager that his 2 year contract will be extended if the next 18 months or so shows the statement “Australia has the players” proves to be correct. The new coach does not have a lot of time to meld together an outfit that will be competitive in the Rugby Championship - it will be interesting to see what happens. It will be interesting to see what happens with Giteau law, the new Wallaby coach has already verbalised that he would to prefer to select from those who play their rugby in Australia. His first test in charge is in July just over 3 months away .. not a long time. I for one wish him well .. heaven knows Australia needs some positive vibes.

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Bull Shark 4 hours ago
Jake White: Are modern rugby players actually better?

Of the rugby I’ve born witness to in my lifetime - 1990 to date - I recognize great players throughout those years. But I have no doubt the game and the players are on average better today. So I doubt going back further is going to prove me wrong. The technical components of the game, set pieces, scrums, kicks, kicks at goal. And in general tactics employed are far more efficient, accurate and polished. Professional athletes that have invested countless hours on being accurate. There is one nation though that may be fairly competitive in any era - and that for me is the all blacks. And New Zealand players in general. NZ produces startling athletes who have fantastic ball skills. And then the odd phenomenon like Brooke. Lomu. Mcaw. Carter. Better than comparing players and teams across eras - I’ve often had this thought - that it would be very interesting to have a version of the game that is closer to its original form. What would the game look like today if the rules were rolled back. Not rules that promote safety obviously - but rules like: - a try being worth 1 point and conversion 2 points. Hence the term “try”. Earning a try at goals. Would we see more attacking play? - no lifting in the lineouts. - rucks and break down laws in general. They looked like wrestling matches in bygone eras. I wonder what a game applying 1995 rules would look like with modern players. It may be a daft exercise, but it would make for an interesting spectacle celebrating “purer” forms of the game that roll back the rules dramatically by a few versions. Would we come to learn that some of the rules/combinations of the rules we see today have actually made the game less attractive? I’d love to see an exhibition match like that.

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