Following Steve Diamond’s abrupt exit from Sale Sharks, Paul Deacon is still searching for his first victory after being placed in temporary charge of the club.
It may have taken almost 11 months to get to this point, but the race for the Gallagher Premiership play-offs has reached a pivotal moment and Sale Sharks are in the thick of the battle.
Cameron Neild was one of many strong performers for Sale Sharks on Tuesday night as they secured a vital win over Wasps, but now Steve Diamond's side will turn their attention to second-placed Bristol Bears.