I thought our boys really took it to them, says Richards

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Dean Richards, director of Rugby at Newcastle Falcons reacts during the Pre-season friendly match between Newcastle Falcons and Ealing Trailfinders on November 13, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

NEWCASTLE boss Dean Richards concentrated on the positives after his team’s narrow loss. “I thought the boys really took it to them. We’ve done that all season and, probathe boys played really well.”
Richards did bemoan one period of play just before half-time when Newcastle, leading 17-7, played on despite the clock going over 40 minutes. Wasps grabbed possession and Joe Launchbury stretched out for a try.
Richards added: “The clock had gone to zero and we should have put the ball out. But we kept on playing and that probably cost us dear.”
Wasps boss Lee Blackett said: “We looked a bi...

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