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.

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.