England wing Marland Yarde has left Harlequins by mutual agreement and is joining Sale Sharks.

The move comes a week after the 25-year old was dropped by Quins for disciplinary reasons after failing to turn up for training.

His week got worse on Thursday when he was omitted from England’s squad for the autumn internationals starting the last two Tests.

Red Rose boss Eddie jones revealed that it had come down to a straight shootout between Yarde and Denny Solomona - another Sale wing.

“The number of tries Denny has scored (7) is far superior to the amount Marland has scored (4),” Jones said. “We want a try-scorer on that wing so Denny gets the nod."

It is understood Sale, beaten 10-6 at home by Exeter last night, will pay up Yarde’s Quins contract and he will move north immediately without any transfer fee.