SALE CONTIGENT DELIGHT AT SIX NATIONS CALL UP
Sale Sharks' scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth is over the moon to have been included in Brian Ashton's 32-man Six Nations training squad. The 24-year-old will compete with Harlequins' World Cup star Andy Gommersall, 33, and London Irish's Peter Richards, 29, for the No9 shirt. Though with Ashton's emphasis on youth he may well get the nod.
Wigglesworth said: "I was delighted to receive the news that I had been called up for the training squad.
"I am really enjoying my rugby at the moment and am looking forward to joining up with the squad ahead of the Six Nations."
Sale winger Mark Cueto, whose boot was so cruelly adjudged to have been in touch in the World Cup Final, was also recalled, despite the fact that Josh Lewsey, 31, was not selected.
Cueto said: "I have been struggling with injuries since the World Cup but now feel as though I am over these and am looking forward to the Six Nations."
And the Sharks' fly-half Charlie Hodgson has, along with World Cup Prop Andy Sheridan, been called up. He faces still competition for the No10 jersey, as Jonny Wilkinson, Toby Flood and 20-year-old Danny Cipriani will all be vying for the fly-half berth.
Hodgson beamed: "I am naturally delighted to receive the news that I had been called up.
"After my injury I came back in to the side for the pre season game against Samoa and have been enjoying my rugby again."
Sale's Director Of Rugby, Philippe Saint Andre, said: "These four players deserve their call ups by England.
"Wiggy has been one of my most consistent players over the last couple of seasons; Charlie is a model professional who fought his way back after a career threatening injury; Mark is just coming back into top form after some niggling injuries and Andrew is one of the best front row forwards in the World Game."
Meanwhile 33-year-old French international hooker Sébastien Bruno - one of Saint Andre's first signings in 2004 - has signed a new two year deal to stay at the Cheshire-based club.
Saint Andre continued: "Sebastien is one of the most consistent players in my team. He always gives 100 per cent and never takes a backward step.
"He is very settled living in the Manchester area and is looking to finish his career playing for us, it's great news for the club."
Sale Sharks' scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth is over the moon to have been included in Brian Ashton's 32-man Six Nations training squad. The 24-year-old will compete with Harlequins' World Cup star Andy Gommersall, 33, and London Irish's Peter Richards, 29, for the No9 shirt. Though with Ashton's emphasis on youth he may well get the nod.
Wigglesworth said: "I was delighted to receive the news that I had been called up for the training squad.
"I am really enjoying my rugby at the moment and am looking forward to joining up with the squad ahead of the Six Nations."
Sale winger Mark Cueto, whose boot was so cruelly adjudged to have been in touch in the World Cup Final, was also recalled, despite the fact that Josh Lewsey, 31, was not selected.
Cueto said: "I have been struggling with injuries since the World Cup but now feel as though I am over these and am looking forward to the Six Nations."
And the Sharks' fly-half Charlie Hodgson has, along with World Cup Prop Andy Sheridan, been called up. He faces still competition for the No10 jersey, as Jonny Wilkinson, Toby Flood and 20-year-old Danny Cipriani will all be vying for the fly-half berth.
Hodgson beamed: "I am naturally delighted to receive the news that I had been called up.
"After my injury I came back in to the side for the pre season game against Samoa and have been enjoying my rugby again."
Sale's Director Of Rugby, Philippe Saint Andre, said: "These four players deserve their call ups by England.
"Wiggy has been one of my most consistent players over the last couple of seasons; Charlie is a model professional who fought his way back after a career threatening injury; Mark is just coming back into top form after some niggling injuries and Andrew is one of the best front row forwards in the World Game."
Meanwhile 33-year-old French international hooker Sébastien Bruno - one of Saint Andre's first signings in 2004 - has signed a new two year deal to stay at the Cheshire-based club.
Saint Andre continued: "Sebastien is one of the most consistent players in my team. He always gives 100 per cent and never takes a backward step.
"He is very settled living in the Manchester area and is looking to finish his career playing for us, it's great news for the club."
