SALE Sharks players are to officially re-open the Buck Inn on Thursday (March 12), following a £212,000 investment at the pub.

General manager Diane Jennings will be welcoming Sam Tuitupou, Johnny Leota, Viliami Fihaki and TJ Loane to celebrate its re-launch, opening the doors from 5pm.

Diane said: “It’s great to be back running a community village pub near my home town of Warburton."

The re-opening will see the pub open earlier, from 10am daily so customers can pop in for breakfast.