Bristol duo Marc Jones and Will Cliff to return to Sale Sharks

21 March 2017 04:38

Bristol pair Marc Jones and Will Cliff will both return to former club Sale Sharks in the summer.

Hooker Jones and scrum-half Cliff have signed two-year deals to head back to the north west for second stints at Sale.

"It's great news for the club and the supporters that both Marc and Will have decided to return to the club," said Sale rugby director Steve Diamond.

"They both know what we are about, the culture of the club and where we want to be."

Jones racked up 158 appearances for Sale between 2005 and 2015, and has captained Bristol on occasion during his two-year stint in the south west.

"I have some great memories of playing at Sale Sharks and living in the north west and am looking forward to playing for the club again," said Jones.

"I have enjoyed my time here at Bristol and would like to thank the club and the fans for their support."

Cliff made more than 100 Sale appearances between 2009 and 2015, and also expressed his delight on his return.

"I grew up watching Sale Sharks and am looking forward to returning to the club who I played for from leaving school," said Cliff.

Living and playing in Bristol has been enjoyable and the club and the supporters have been great to me and my family."

Source: PA