Joe Carpenter still coming to terms with his breakthrough season after Sale full-back, 21, is propelled from playing part-timers in English rugby’s third tier to facing Saracens at Twickenham

• Carpenter started for Sale FC against Birmingham Moseley on September 3 
• Injuries to other Sharks full-backs meant he was recalled from his loan stint
• Carpenter was such a success, he was named in Premiership Team of the Year 

By Chris Foy For Mailonline

Published: 18:33 EDT, 26 May 2023 | Updated: 18:46 EDT, 26 May 2023