Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps will take place on Saturday 2nd October, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps will take place at Kingston Park in Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps? Ticket information for Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps on in the UK? Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps in the UK? Newcastle Falcons vs Wasps cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
Newcastle Falcons: 15 Tom Penny, 14 Adam Radwan, 13 Ben Stevenson, 12 Pete Lucock, 11 Nathan Earle, 10 Will Haydon-Wood, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Carl Fearns, 7 Will Welch (c), 6 Callum Chick, 5 Philip van der Walt, 4 Marco Fuser, 3 Mark Tampin, 2 George McGuigan, 1 Adam Brocklebank
Replacements: 16 Jamie Blamire, 17 Kyle Cooper, 18 Trevor Davison, 19 Will Montgomery, 20 Gary Graham, 21 Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti, 22 Brett Connon, 23 George Wacokecoke
Wasps: 15 Ali Crossdale, 14 Marcus Watson, 13 Sam Spink, 12 Jimmy Gopperth, 11 Josh Bassett, 10 Jacob Umaga, 9 Dan Robson, 8 Tom Willis, 7 Gabriel Oghre, 6 Brad Shields (c), 5 Elliott Stooke, 4 Vaea Fifita, 3 Jeff Toomaga-Allen, 2 Tom Cruse, 1 Robin Hislop
Replacements: 16 Dan Frost, 17 Tom West, 18 Biyi Alo, 19 Tim Cardall, 20 Ben Morris, 21 Will Porter, 22 Will Simonds, 23 Zach Kibirige
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle Falcons were competitive in their opening round defeat to Premiership reigning champions Harlequins and they bounced-back accordingly with an excellent performance away at Bath to win 13-20 last Saturday. They might have fancied their chances at home to Wasps ahead of last weekend’s fixtures but the side that struggled for so much of last season absolutely smashed Bristol 44-8 last Saturday to send a huge statement to their doubters. In what is proving to be a remarkably strong division, this could be the most exciting match of the weekend. Taking it to see over 40 points would be a suitable alternative to the result here but otherwise Wasps look the likelier of two capable winners.
