SALE SHARKS are assessing sticking with their interim coaching team until the end of the season following the departure of Steve Diamond earlier this month.

Diamond left the Sharks after a decade for personal reasons following the last-minute defeat to Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.

The Sharks promoted former England and Great Britain Rugby League half-back Paul Deacon from attack and skills coach to head coach.

The Rugby Paper still believes that Alex Sanderson is a leading contender to return to the club from deposed European and Premiership champions Saracens.

Edinburgh he...