Cockerill - Who'll blink first?

28 February 2015The Tigers, who outscored Sale by three tries to one, leapfrogged the Cheshire side to reach fifth place where they have the same number of points as fourth-placed Bath.

They have six games left, starting with a trip to former boss Dean Richards's Newcastle next week.

And with just five points covering second to seventh place Cockerill believes the teams who hold their nerve will be the ones who join runaway leaders Northampton in the play-offs.

Cockerill said: "We are going into the business end of the season now and everyone has got to hold their nerve, …