Alex Sanderson feels Nathan Jibulu could soon ‘explode onto international scene’

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has backed hooker Nathan Jibulu to break into the England squad ahead of the next World Cup. The 23-year-old earned player-of-the-match honors during Sale's 21-17 Gallagher Premiership victory over Saracens at StoneX Stadium, delivering an impactful performance while England head coach Steve Borthwick watched from the stands.

Sanderson highlighted Jibulu's physical power, line-out accuracy, and potential to step up internationally amid uncertainty at the hooker position for England. Saracens hookers Jamie George and Theo Dan faced injury issues, while Sale's Luke Cowan-Dickie rested, giving Jibulu an opportunity to impress as Sale overcame a temporary 13-man deficit to secure the away win.