Danny Cipriani Should Eye Move to Harlequins Rather Than Stay at Sale Sharks

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Published: July 23, 2014

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Danny Cipriani is looking into extending his stay at Sale Sharks beyond his current contract, which expires at the end of the 2014-15 season.

However, it would be better for his long-term England prospects if Cipriani bided his time and sounded out the possibility of replacing Nick Evans at Harlequins at the end of next season.  

Cipriani seemingly had the rugby world at his feet when he played a starring role against Ireland in the Six Nations in 2008.

Later that year he was dropped by England and since then a series of off-the-field controversies have hampered his development. Now the fly-half, who enjoyed a fine season with Sale Sharks, has announced, as per BBC Sport, that he is "happy to stay" with the club.



Sale finished a creditable sixth in the 2013-14 Aviva Premiership, and Cipriani is clearly grateful to the club for aiding his rejuvenation. As per Sky Sports, Cipriani noted in May:

I have had to add a bit to my game. If I had had these parts developed when I went back into the England team after I broke my ankle, it would have stood me in good stead. I’ve learned that, and you learn that over time as you get older. I’m grateful to everyone who has helped me in that position.

Harlequins, however, would be able to offer Cipriani the kind of high-intensity matches that Sale cannot guarantee. Whilst both are in next season's European Champions Cup, it is Harlequins who are an established side in Europe's premier club competition.

Harlequins, who currently start with veteran Nick Evans at fly-half, have the ex-All Black contracted until the end of next season. If Cipriani wants to enhance his England chances, he would be better off sounding out a possible move to Harlequins for the 2015-16 season.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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