NEWCASTLE FALCONS TEAM NEWS
A new centre pairing of Jamie Helleur and James Fitzpatrick will take to the field for the crucial clash, with Helleur returning to the starting XV following a lengthy spell on the side line through injury. The Samoan international had a half-hour cameo at Exeter Chiefs last weekend to get him in the mood for the visit of Dai Young’s outfit.
Warren Fury starts at scrum-half alongside Phil Godman, and skipper Will Welch is Richards’ fourth and final change as he replaces Andy Saull at openside flanker.
“I’m really looking forward to tomorrow’s game, and there’s going to be a fantastic atmosphere at Kingston Park,” said Richards.
“I hear ticket sales are going really well and we’re expecting a bumper crowd so in that respect I can’t wait.
“We’ve got a big week now with Wasps tomorrow and then Sale Sharks next week. We know they are going to be tough games, but all games in this league are competitive and we’re raring to go,” added Richards.
Tickets are still available for the game by calling the Ticket Hotline on 0871 226 6060 or [click here][1] to purchase online.
**Newcastle Falcons:** 15 Alex Tait, 14 Noah Cato, 13 Jamie Helleur, 12 James Fitzpatrick, 11 Ryan Shortland, 10 Phil Godman, 9 Warren Fury, 1 Rob Vickers, 2 Scott Lawson, 3 Kieran Brookes, 4 Carlo del Fava, 5 Fraser McKenzie, 6 Richard Mayhew, 7 Will Welch (c), 8 Ally Hogg
**Replacements:** 16 George McGuigan, 17 Franck Montanella, 18 Oliver Tomaszczyk, 19 Sean Tomes, 20 Mark Wilson, 21 Chris Pilgrim, 22 Rory Clegg, 23 Danny Barnes
[1]: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/newcastle-falcons/details/event.aspx?itemref=2534
