Born in Manchester; Simon McIntyre started playing rugby at Broughton Park RFC, aged 8 and began his professional career at Sale Sharks in 2009 as an Academy Player.
With 14 appearances in his first year at the Club, McIntyre is tipped as a young prop with plenty of ability to grow into a first team regular under the expert front row guidance of Dai Young and Trevor Woodman.
Talented in the loose, McIntyre has represented England at U18 level.
Follow Simon on Twitter @SimonMcIntyre3
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