England U20 star pens new Sale deal

George Nott became the latest Sale Sharks player to commit his long term future to the club when he signed a five-year-deal.

The utility forward played a big part in helping England win the U20 World Championship last summer and was named in the team of the tournament.

He follows 11 other players Josh Beaumont, Mike Haley, Bryn Evan, TJ Ioane, Cameron Neild, Sam James, Will Addison, Paolo Odogwu, Ross Harrison, Tom Curry and Ben Curry, who have all pledged their long term futures to the club.

Sale’s director of rugby, Steve Diamond, said: “Signing Notty on a five-year-deal is great news for the club. The drain on players coming through our successful Academy system and then moving south has come to an end.

“We reached the Academy final this season for the first time ever and we are currently in the process of signing many of those players up long term too.”

On signing his deal George Nott said: “I am delighted to have signed my new deal. Sale Sharks is where I want to play my rugby and am looking forward to helping the club achieve their ambitions in the years ahead.”

“I would like to thank both Chester RUFC and Fylde RUFC who have given me valuable game time in my career too.”