Sale Sharks enforcer Jacques Vermeulen learns his fate after red card

The South African has been ruled out for the remainder of October after being hit with a four-match ban.

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Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 3:57 PM

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Sale Sharks forward Jacques Vermeulen has been banned for four matches following a red card against Saracens.
The 31-year-old made contact with the head of Saracens scrum-half Tomos Williams during the 18th minute.
Vermeulen received no sanction reduction because of a previous dangerous tackle suspension and prior attendance at tackle school.

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Sale Sharks back rower Jacques Vermeulen has received a four-match suspension following a red card in his side's 21-17 victory over Saracens at StoneX Stadium. The 31-year-old was sent off after making contact with the head of Saracens scrum-half Tomos Williams in the 18th minute while attempting to clear out a ruck.

Vermeulen accepted the charge before an independent disciplinary panel chaired by Daniel Gore. He received no ban reduction due to a previous dangerous tackle charge in the 2024/25 season and having already attended tackle school, ruling him out of upcoming fixtures against Harlequins, Glasgow Warriors, Newcastle, and Bath.

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