Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints will take place on Saturday 8th January, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints will take place at Kingston Park in Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints? Ticket information for Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints on in the UK? Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints in the UK? Newcastle Falcons vs Northampton Saints cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
Newcastle Falcons: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Tom Penny, 13 Matias Orlando, 12 Luther Burrell, 11 Mateo Carreras, 10 Joel Hodgson, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Callum Chick, 7 Will Welch (c), 6 Philip van der Walt, 5 Sean Robinson, 4 Greg Peterson, 3 Trevor Davison, 2 George McGuigan, 1 Kyle Cooper
Replacements: 16 Jamie Blamire, 17 Adam Brocklebank, 18 Mark Tampin, 19 Carl Fearns, 20 Gary Graham, 21 Sam Stuart, 22 Brett Connon, 23 George Wacokecoke
Northampton Saints: 15 George Furbank, 14 Courtnall Skosan, 13 Fraser Dingwall, 12 Rory Hutchinson, 11 Tom Collins, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Teimana Harrison, 7 Lewis Ludlam (c), 6 Tom Wood, 5 Api Ratuniyarawa, 4 David Ribbans, 3 Paul Hill, 2 Sam Matavesi, 1 Alex Waller
Replacements: 16 James Fish, 17 Emmanuel Iyogun, 18 Ehren Painter, 19 Alex Coles, 20 Karl Wilkins, 21 Tom James, 22 Tom Litchfield, 23 Tommy Freeman
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle Falcons were shut-out for 31 points away at the insatiable Leicester Tigers last Sunday in a fairly dismal showing. They have failed to win any of their last three Premiership matches played since a stunning 14-15 smash and grab at Exeter back in November, with a default win over a covid-hit Sale two weeks ago the only consolation. Travelling Northampton Saints will be hoping to find their hosts’ confidence shot after a 6-30 loss at home to Saracens became their fourth-straight defeat across all competitions. However, the quality of opponents they have faced in recent games has been extreme. This looks like one of the many tight calls this week in the Premiership, with an accumulator inadvisable, but taking the Saints to snap their losing run with a +3 concession seems a reasonable option here.
