Suspecting this, the Romans and Visigoths put Sangiban in the center of the line opposing the Huns, where they could prevent him from defecting. Thus the Alans bore the main brunt of the Hunnic assault, while the Goths were able to flank the Huns and ultimately drive them back.
Given the suspicion that Sangiban might switch sides, the Romans and Visigoths strategically positioned him in the center of their defensive line against the Huns. This enabled the Alans to absorb the initial impact of the Hunnic assault, while the Goths were able to outflank the enemy and ultimately secure a victory.