Sale winger Charlie Amesbury claims he is "champing at the bit" to get going after making a summer switch from Newcastle.
Winger out to make his mark at Sale
Sale winger Charlie Amesbury claims he is "champing at the bit" to get going after making a summer switch from Newcastle.
The talented 25-year-old, who has represented England at Under-18s and Sevens levels in the past, has endured a tough time since making his senior debut for Harlequins in 2005.
Having made the breakthrough at Quins he found first-team action limited, with Amesbury making 23 appearances in all competitions during a four-year stint at the Stoop.
A move to Newcastle helped kick-start Amesbury's career, with his performances bringing him to the attention of Sale chief Steve Diamond, despite a horrific eye injury ending his 2010/11 campaign prematurely.
Amesbury, though, is back to full fitness and relishing the chance to prove himself in the Sale jersey.
"At Quins I was stuck between two talented wingers and I respected the coach's decision when it came to selection," Amesbury told
skysports.com.
"At Newcastle I got the game time I was after, although with us struggling I perhaps didn't get as much ball as I would have liked.
Focused
"As long as we gel well at Sale I hope to get more chances. With a big pack I will look to run off them and get my hands on the ball as much as I can.
"I've had half a season out with my injury but the op went well. I haven't played in a while, though, and like the rest of the boys I am champing at the bit to get going."
Amesbury is one of a number of new faces at the Sharks this summer, although the Portsmouth-born back is the only winger to arrive - with Ben Cohen among the wide men to depart.
However, Amesbury insists he has not joined Sale to replace Cohen and is instead focused on making his own mark at Edgeley Park.
Amesbury, who faces competition from the likes of Mark Cueto, Tom Brady and Will Addison for a spot on the wing, said: "There is little else I can say about Ben Cohen that hasn't already been said.
"He is a World Cup winner and someone who has played for big clubs across Europe but I'm not here to fill his or anyone else's shoes.
"We are different types of players and I am my own man who wants to put my own stamp on the club."
