2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Newcastle Falcons vs Bristol Bears Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Falcons vs Bristol Bears taking place? Saturday 17th April, 2021 – 14:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Bristol Bears taking place? Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Falcons vs Bristol Bears? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets
What television channel is Newcastle Falcons vs Bristol Bears 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 Bristol Bears? 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 Cooper Vuna, 13 George Wacokecoke, 12 Pete Lucock, 11 Ben Stevenson, 10 Toby Flood, 9 Michael Young, 8 Callum Chick, 7 Mark Wilson (c), 6 Will Welch, 5 Sean Robinson, 4 Greg Peterson, 3 Logovi’i Mulipola, 2 George McGuigan, 1 Trevor Davison
Replacements: 16 Jamie Blamire, 17 Adam Brocklebank, 18 Rodney Ah You, 19 Marco Fuser, 20 Philip van der Walt, 21 Louis Schreuder, 22 Brett Connon, 23 Gary Graham
Bristol: 15 Max Malins, 14 Luke Morahan, 13 Piers O’Conor, 12 Siale Piutau (cc), 11 Niyi Adeolokun, 10 Callum Sheedy, 9 Andy Uren, 8 Jake Heenan (cc), 7 Ben Earl, 6 Fitz Harding, 5 Joe Joyce, 4 Chris Vui, 3 John Afoa, 2 Will Capon, 1 Yann Thomas
Replacements: 16 George Kloska, 17 Jake Woolmore, 18 Max Lahiff, 19 Ed Holmes, 20 Dan Thomas, 21 Tom Kessell, 22 Ioan Lloyd, 23 Alapati Leiua
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle Falcons were knocked out of the European Challenge Cup by fellow Premiership side Leicester Tigers last Saturday to make it five defeats from their last six matches across all competitions. Their home form was once a reliable force but hosting the runaway league leaders looks a tough prospect for them now. Travelling Bristol Bears were knocked out in the last 16 of the Champions Cup away at Bordeaux but they will not mind that so much with a strong pursuit of the Premiership still on track. Take the Bears to cover -9 on the road as they look to keep their lead following likely wins by Sale and Exeter below them on Saturday.
