Tom Roebuck Stars with Hat-Trick in Sale Demolition of Exeter

The sale is a long overdue conclusion after a string of six consecutive defeats since before Christmas, but this incredible six-try win is sweet beyond their most beautiful imagination.

The Sharks ‘ teamwork was second to none and their faith unwavering as they smashed Exeter to smithereens on the outskirts of Salford. Homegrown winger Tom Rob scored a superb hat-trick to press his claim to the England starting cap, but it’s very much about the squad.

With educated George Ford boots guiding them through the park on a blustery afternoon, sales dominated every department.

After Rooney opened the scoring, they also threw a touchdown pass to make it 22-0 at halftime.

The bonus points came soon after the break when Rob made his second, and after Raffi’s peculiarity added a fifth home try, the wing actioned again to complete his triple, having rejected previous skills.

Rob was included in the England Six Nations squad but did not play. Immanuel Feyi-vaboso, who scored Exeter’s only try here, was selected ahead of him. But this is the day Rob and the 23-year-old said of their time at the Red Rose Camp, “I would say it makes players superior by a mile because you obviously work with the best players and the best coaches in the country.

“It may be a little frustrating not having been able to play the game, but it’s not in my control. I have to play my best and wait for the opportunity to come.”

The reward for reviving Sale’s philandering desires? “I have a deal with Tom that if he scores a hat-trick, I owe him a new pair of Nike Air Max,” said director of rugby Alex Sanderson. “But I don’t mind – that’s a small price to pay.

“England is very clear with the areas where Tom needs to develop. But he was supported and encouraged to come back and make these renovations. He showed it today.”

Sale, who lost as a premiership finalist the previous season, has not won since smacking Sarasens at home 2-2. December, but it was a performance worth savoring. They took the lead when some handling from Manu Tuilagi, an excellent Ben Curry and a Ford near the line combined to send the filly running through the gap inside the left rail.

The willingness to bowl the ball was pleasing to the eye and after poop left they took a third try at bat at half-time when prop Bevan Rodd found war with a good deep pass and the scrum-half did the rest. ­

Immediately after the break, The Rook made his second, ran into Garris ‘ smart chip and ran for the right corner to try to get the bonus point.

Exeter finally woke up at 49. a minute when Feyi-vaboso collected possession and bounced the unstoppable sell guard into the right corner. However, Sale took the lead and scored again shortly afterwards when “Reykjavík” fired at close range shortly after replacing “Krieg”.

At 57. a minute after, Hrólfur was supposed to score a triple when he passed the ball forward, but failed to land the ball. No problem. Two minutes after, his scoring triple came when in another awesome move, the ball was directed into the left channel where Roebuk again got white to throw clear.