2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Newcastle Falcons vs Worcester Warriors Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Falcons vs Worcester Warriors taking place? Saturday 5th June, 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Worcester Warriors taking place? Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Falcons vs Worcester Warriors? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets
What television channel is Newcastle Falcons vs Worcester Warriors 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 Worcester Warriors? 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 Joel Hodgson, 14 Adam Radwan, 13 Matias Orlando, 12 Luther Burrell, 11 George Wacokecoke, 10 Brett Connon, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Callum Chick, 7 Mark Wilson (c), 6 Will Welch, 5 Sean Robinson, 4 Greg Peterson, 3 Trevor Davison, 2 George McGuigan, 1 Adam Brocklebank
Replacements: 16 Jamie Blamire, 17 Kyle Cooper, 18 Rodney Ah You, 19 Philip van der Walt, 20 Carl Fearns, 21 Michael Young, 22 Chidera Obonna, 23 Alex Tait
Worcester Warriors: 15 Jamie Shillcock, 14 Perry Humphreys, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 12 Francois Venter, 11 Noah Heward, 10 Duncan Weir, 9 Francois Hougaard, 8 Matt Kvesic, 7 Sam Lewis, 6 Tom Dodd, 5 Graham Kitchener, 4 Ted Hill (c), 3 Jay Tyack, 2 Beck Cutting, 1 Marc Thomas
Replacements: 16 Niall Annett, 17 Ethan Waller, 18 Nick Schonert, 19 Justin Clegg, 20 GJ van Velze, 21 Gareth Simpson, 22 Alex Hearle, 23 Harri Doel
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle Falcons were absolutely thumped away at Sandy Park last time out, conceding 74 points to end up as Exeter Chiefs’ record victory in the Premiership. They will push that aside as a poor day as they return home to where their form has been superb at times this season, including beating Northampton Saints 18-0 here in their previous game. Travelling Worcester Warriors came perilously close to winning their fourth match of the season, and only second without covid-related cancellations, but they lost 17-18 at home to Leicester Tigers and a similar outcome is on the cards here. The Falcons may be a little sore but will be targeting a huge response, so take the hosts to cover a cautious -5 here.
