For now, Dickens carries on as the team prepares for the second half of their Prem campaign.
Although they sit bottom, the Red Bulls are only five points adrift of Harlequins in eighth – the final qualification spot for next season’s European Champions Cup.
They also have a last-16 Challenge Cup tie against French side La Rochelle on the horizon.
Against that backdrop, Dickens remains as upbeat and positive as ever.
“Ultimately, that’s my job and that’s the character I am,” he said.
“I’ve always been team-focused. I honestly care about the players. I care about what’s the best for them.
“We’re pretty tight-knit as a group. A lot of the players have gone through some tough times.
“It’s going to be a big turnover here, we’ve got to accept that, and we’ve got to take the best from the situation we’re in at the minute.”
