Turner blow for Sale
Sale's Stuart Turner has added to the club's woes as he was banned for a week.
Sale prop Stuart Turner has added to the club's woes as he was banned for a week for striking an opponent.The Rugby Football Union have banned Turner for one game after he struck Newcastle Falcons flanker Brent Wilson with his knee.
Turner was sent off during the 26-18 defeat at Edgeley Park and the RFU have banned him for a game under regulation 10(4)b.
It adds another blow to the Sharks after they lost top trio Charlie Hodgson, Jason White and Andrew Sheridan for the rest of the season through serious injury.
Turner now adds another absentee for the list for Friday's Guinness Premiership clash with Harlequins.
Sale boss Philippe Saint Andre will be without another player as he picks his squad for the match against Quins.
Reigning Premiership champions Sale are desperate for a victory after recent defeats have seen them fall behind the current league pacesetters.