Vickery injury takes edge off Wasps win

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But the victory over Sale was overshadowed by a potentially serious knee injury to England captain Phil Vickery after he was twisted awkwardly in a ruck.

If the damage is to his ligaments, as first appeared, then Vickery faces not only missing Wasps' push for the title but also England's summer tour of New Zealand.

Wasps sealed a crucial victory with a try in each half from Tom Voyce and Paul Sackey plus 19 points from Danny Cipriani's boot.

At 17-3 up Wasps had the game in the bag before Sale full-back Ben Foden set up an exciting finish as he danced over for the Sharks' only try while Charlie Hodgson kicked 14 points.

Cipriani's trusty left boot edged Wasps clear again and sealed a victory which not only enhances their own play-off chances but puts a dent in Sale's top-four ambitions.