By JON NERWCOMBE

STEVE Diamond insists Newcastle Falcons will be fit for purpose when they kick off the new Premiership season at home to Bristol on Friday, September 20.
Having enjoyed themselves “supping copious amounts of Guinness” at the Galway races, the Falcons squad – streamlined to 35 senior players – will soon explore the Northumberland coast for a couple of nights camping.
But those rewards have been earned, with Diamond heralding the condition of his players.
“The irony is that the six players who have joined us from other Premiership c...