Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers: Top Performers

Tigers top four hopes were all but dashed in their home defeat to Bristol Bears last time out while  Sale Sharks were two points off the top four heading into the match.

Sale put in a convincing performance to keep their playoff hopes alive while Leicester Tigers lose their fourth consecutive match.

Here are our Top Performers:

Manu Tuilagi

The powerful centre had a immense impact on attack creating momentum for Sale with his 13 carries and racking up a match high 80 carrying metres

Metres: 80

Carries: 13

Defenders Beaten: 2

Breaks: 2

Freddie Steward

The England international was a dangerous threat on attack for Leicester beating 7 defenders and made strong counter attack carries.

Metres: 73

Carries: 13

Defenders Beaten: 7

Breaks: 1

Sam James

A Man of the match performance from long time serving Sale fullback Sam James making 12 carries and scoring a try.

Metres: 49

Carries: 12

Defenders Beaten: 1

Tries: 1

Jasper Wiese

Jasper Wiese made the most carries in the Leicester pack making 45 metres in his 12 carries as high work rate on defence making 10 tackles.

Metres: 45

Carries: 12

Tackles: 10

Breaks: 1

Final Score: Sale Sharks 31-22 Leicester Tigers