Newcastle Falcons Season Preview
Coach: Steve Diamond
Captain: Callum Chick
Steve Diamond opted for team bonding rather than a raft of friendlies to prepare for a season that promises to be defining for a Newcastle side that has been anchored to the bottom of the table for the last two seasons.
The Falcons did not win a league match last season and summoned Diamond just after the New Year, initially as a consultant director of rugby before he became full-time.
With relegation now more of a reality following a relaxation of some of the entry criteria for Championship sides, finishing last ag...