DEAN Richards admitted his Newcastle youngsters found it hard to deal with the heat Montpellier delivered on the field as well as the French sun!
Newcastle director of rugby Richards said: “We threw some boys out there and it was quite difficult for the less experienced ones.
“That’s not to say they’re not capable, but it’s difficult at a stadium like this.
“We had a more experienced side out when we played Montpellier in Newcastle and dare I say it, I don’t think we’re used to playing in the sun either.

“I can’t remember a game ...