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Sale Sharks unveil travel partner for the new season

Aviva Premiership rugby club the Sale Sharks have inked a deal with UK tour operator Thomas Cook Sport to become its new travel partner.

The holiday firm has been unveiled as an official partner for the North West team and will provide global travel for the club’s players and sponsor Tonga international prop, Halani Aulika.

The pairing builds on Thomas Cook Sport’s suite of rugby union products, including breaks and hospitality packages surrounding major tournaments such as the upcoming Autumn internationals the the RBS Six Nations.

Rob Slawson, Head of Thomas Cook Sport, said: “Adding Sale Sharks to our growing Rugby Union & Team Travel portfolio is excellent for Thomas Cook Sport, and another addition to the clubs in the North-West region who we work alongside.

“Sale Sharks are a fantastic club and we are looking forward to delivering our best in class Team Travel service for the Sharks squad and offering excellent travel packages for their passionate supporters.”

Mark Cueto MBE, Sale Sharks Commercial Director and Club Ambassador, added: “We are delighted to join forces with Thomas Cook Sport for the upcoming 2017/18 season.

“It’s so important that players and all club staff can arrive safely and stress-free to their away matches, and with Thomas Cook Sport’s pedigree in specialist team and corporate travel, it’s great to know that we can rely on this calibre of experience and professional support.”

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