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Rugby: Sale point way for England

Sale will spearhead a strong English challenge in this season’s Parker Pen European Shield - with coveted automatic Heineken Cup qualification again at stake.

Rugby: Sale point way for England

Fri, 28 Sep, 2001 - 12:33

Sale will spearhead a strong English challenge in this season’s Parker Pen European Shield - with coveted automatic Heineken Cup qualification again at stake.

Harlequins were crowned England’s first Shield winners last term, ending four years of French dominance when they beat Narbonne in a thrilling final which went to extra-time.

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