Six-Week Suspension for Sale Hooker Jibulu Following Biting Incident

Sale Sharks hooker Nathan Jibulu has been handed a six-week suspension for biting Harlequins player Will Hobson during a Champions Cup match. The incident took place in the 69th minute of the game, which Sale won 26-17. Jibulu's ban could have been longer, but it was reduced due to his guilty plea and expression of remorse. Sale has stated that Jibulu's actions were unacceptable and that the club will be conducting its own internal disciplinary process. The team will continue to support Jibulu during this time.