2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Newcastle Falcons vs Bath Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Falcons vs Bath taking place? Saturday 13th March, 2021 – 12:30 (UK)
Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Bath taking place? Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Falcons vs Bath? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets
What television channel is Newcastle Falcons vs Bath on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Newcastle Falcons vs Bath? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Newcastle Falcons: 15 Tom Penny, 14 Alex Tait, 13 George Wacokecoke, 12 Luther Burrell, 11 Mateo Carreras, 10 Joel Hodgson, 9 Michael Young (c), 8 Callum Chick, 7 Philip van der Walt, 6 Gary Graham, 5 Darren Barry, 4 Greg Peterson, 3 Mark Tampin, 2 George McGuigan, 1 Trevor Davison
Replacements: 16 Charlie Maddison, 17 Kyle Cooper, 18 Logovi’i Mulipola, 19 Sean Robinson, 20 John Hardie, 21 Sam Stuart, 22 Brett Connon, 23 Joel Matavesi
Bath: 15 Tom de Glanville, 14 Joe Cokanasiga, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Josh Matavesi, 11 Ruaridh McConnochie, 10 Rhys Priestland, 9 Ben Spencer, 8 Zach Mercer, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Miles Reid, 5 Elliott Stooke, 4 Josh McNally (c), 3 Henry Thomas, 2 Tom Dunn, 1 Juan Schoeman
Replacements: 16 Jack Walker, 17 Arthur Cordwell, 18 Christian Judge, 19 Tom Ellis, 20 Ethan Staddon, 21 Ollie Fox, 22 Tian Schoeman, 23 Semesa Rokoduguni
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle Falcons beat Bath 12-19 away from home on the opening day of the new Premiership season back in November to spring an early surprise in what has turned out to be a season full of upsets and Bath have struggled throughout since. They may not have expected to fare well in their home match against Exeter last Saturday, which they lost 16-38 to break a run of three wins in the league, but elsewhere they have faltered to end up in 10th place coming into this weekend’s fixtures. The Falcons’ impressive start to the season has curtailed a little but they look good for a mid-table finish and have been an entertaining member of the division, capable of beating anybody. At home, and with Bath’s latest defeat leaving a sour taste, the hosts could be picked to just edge a match that comes under 40 points here. The Falcons lost at in-form Sale Sharks last weekend but they have only lost to Exeter in the league at home all season.
