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Sale Sharks Investigate Jonny Hill's Altercation with Bath Fan After 31-23 Semi-Final Defeat

Jun 1, 2024, 06:22 PM

Sale Sharks have launched an investigation following an altercation involving England lock Jonny Hill and a Bath fan after their 31-23 defeat by Bath in the Gallagher Premiership semi-final. The incident, which occurred at the end of the game, allegedly left the fan with a cut above his right eye. The fan claimed that Hill grabbed him around the throat, put him in a headlock, snapped his sunglasses, and caused the injury. The altercation reportedly took place in front of the press box at The Rec.