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However, James believes the time is right to move on from his boyhood club.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve grown up supporting this club and to even play one game was genuinely a dream come true,” he told the club’s website., external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n “I\u2019ll always be a Sale Sharks supporter and the decision to leave has been a really tough one for not just me, but my whole family. But the time is right to take on a new challenge.”<\/p>\n Director of rugby Sanderson acknowledges James’ contribution to the club, who he describes as Sale’s “heartbeat”. <\/p>\n “Sam is, and will probably always be, the heartbeat of this club and he\u2019ll always be welcome back here,” he said, external<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n “We totally understand his reasons for wanting to go and find a new adventure and a new challenge, but he will be deeply, deeply missed and always loved by Sharks fans, coaches and players alike.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n