The Falcons Development Team is in action this Saturday, with a pre-season friendly match against Westoe.

The game will take place at Jarrovians RFC, which is situated on Luke's Lane in Hebburn.

Kick-off is at 1pm, with free entry for all supporters.

Falcons academy manager Richard Arnold, himself a former Westoe coach, said: "It's a good chance for some of the boys to get another run-out before the start of the season.

"The side will be named closer to the game itself, but it will have a similar look to that which played against Rotherham 'A' last weekend, possibly with some game time being given to a couple more of the first team players."