Team news: Falcons side to face Bristol

Thursday 19 September 2024Written by: Mark Smith

Newcastle Falcons have named their team for Friday’s Gallagher Premiership season at home to Bristol Bears.

The Kingston Park clash is a 7.45pm kick-off and sees starting debuts for summer signings Connor Doherty (pictured) and Sammy Arnold in the centres, and Tom Gordon at open-side.

Scrum-half Joe Davis is poised to make his first team bow from the bench at the age of just 18, with the Co. Durham native impressing during pre-season after graduating from Barnard Castle School.