Falcons prepare for Gloucester trip

Philip van der Walt is among Newcastle Falcons' returning players as they make three changes for Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership trip to Gloucester. The South African comes into the second row for a Newcastle side which also sees the addition of centre Pete Lucock and winger Nathan Earle - the latter replacing England wing Adam Radwan, who misses out with a minor knee problem.

Fit-again fly-half Joel Hodgson, meanwhile, is in line for a first appearance of the season, having been named on a bench which also includes ... the rest is here 

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