Leicester’s Richard Cockerill says win at Sale puts Tigers ‘in the mix’

• Tigers win ‘huge psychological bonus’, says director of rugby• Sale’s Steve Diamond rues trying to close up game too early • Match report: Sale 30-32 LeicesterRichard Cockerill departed insisting this tense victory had kept his Tigers in the mix for an end-of-season Premiership place. Whether it will prove crucial come May remains to be seen though in the short term it gives the former champions a much-needed confidence boost. Next up are second-placed Bath at Welford Road on Sunday.Cockerill, Leicester’s director of rugby, remains flummoxed at his team’s poor defence. Last week, following t…