Sale Sharks look set to be without captain Ben Curry for the Premiership final after he was carried off during the first half after suffering a hamstring injury.
In an impressive display, the Sharks managed to overcome the holders, Leicester Tigers, in a physically demanding and intense semi-final.
The 21-13 victory secured their place in the Premiership final for the first time in 17 years.
Alex Sanderson said: “He will get a scan tomorrow. He is on crutches and he got carried off. We will see tomorrow, but I doubt if he will make the final.
Ahead of the final against Saracens, he added: “I spent the major part of my life down there with those guys (at Saracens), but I am so engrained in this here that it feels like I have been here forever. It adds a little bit more spice.”
Sanderson’s deep connection with both teams adds an extra layer of excitement to the highly anticipated final.
“Integral” – 5 surprise players who could be named in Steve Borthwick’s 55-man England squad
England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, has made it clear that he expects players who were not part of the Six Nations squad to prove themselves worthy of a place in his World Cup plans.
The team will begin their World Cup campaign in France against Argentina in Marseille on September 9th.
Below are some players who were not involved in the Six Nations but have the potential to strengthen England’s squad.
#1. Joe Launchbury – Harlequins
The 70-times-capped, 6ft5in and 126kg England lock returns to Harlequins this summer having originally joined the Harlequins Academy as a 15-year-old playing for affiliate clubs Worthing and Horsham, staying with Quins until the age of 18 when he moved to Wasps.
Earning his Premiership debut as a teenager, Launchbury was named the Premiership’s Young Player of the Year award for the 2012/13 season.
The 31-year-old went on to establish himself as one of the premier locks in the country, becoming one of the most capped second rows in English history and going on to be named Wasps’ Club captain.
