John Mitchell leaves Sale Sharks

John Mitchell has left his role as coach of Sale Sharks after one month in charge.

The South African had been due to lead the Aviva Premiership's bottom-placed club until the end of the season.

Steve Diamond, Bryan Redpath and Pete Anglesea will take over team matters following the 48-year-old's departure.

Sale are currently one point from safety at the foot of the table, but they managed to register only their second win of the campaign on Friday night with a 33-27 triumph over Worcester Warriors.