Sale under review over Ioane case

SALE Sharks are being investigated for a potential breach in their concussion management protocol during an incident involving TJ Ioane.

The back row forward fell to the floor after an attempted tackle on flanker Dave Ward in last Saturday’s loss at Harlequins, but played on for the rest of the game.

The Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG), who met to discuss the recent George North incident, will review the incident. An update will be given on January 20.

The 27-year-old Samoan was not treated on the field after the incident in the 30th minute, but has not been named in the squad to face Toulon in today’s Champions Cup clash.