Sale miss out in pursuit of Nick Schonert from Premiership rivals Worcester

are believed to have failed in a bid to land tighthead Nick Schonert on a deal for next season.

Alex Sanderson was keen to strengthen his front row and has put Schonert, 29, a former Springbok U20 international, on his wanted list.

Schonert has played for the Warriors since 2014 and was invited to an training camp by in 2017.

Meanwhile, understands the Warriors are still in the market for a fly-half and a No.8 for next season but have not had success with potential targets.