Saracens director Brendan Venter misses second media conference

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter did not attend a pre-match media conference ahead of the game against Sale, marking his second absence. Head coach Joe Shaw declined to specify Venter's future media obligations, while multiple reports suggest a potential change in Venter's role, though the club has not confirmed this. The club has incurred a £5,000 fine due to Venter's missed media commitments, including a recent pre-season launch. Additionally, centre Olly Hartley suffered a broken arm during the team's previous 40-38 win at Leicester, impacting player morale. Shaw commented on the team's ability to cope with Hartley's injury during the match.

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