Saint-Andre considers taking timeout

PHILIPPE SAINT-ANDRE could take a sabbatical from rugby when he ends his spell as director of rugby of Sale Sharks this summer.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2009 - 00:00

The former France captain has spent four years with Sale and he is expected to announce during the next month what his plans are for 2009/10, with many tipping him to take over a French Top 14 club.

But Saint-Andre does not rule out taking a sabbatical to recharge his batteries.

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