By BEN JAYCOCK

Newcastle Falcons have endured a dismal campaign in the Premiership but tyro hooker Jacob Oliver believes the future is bright in the North East as he hopes to follow fellow academy graduates by breaking into the first team.
The 19-year-old played a key role in England U20s’ victorious Six Nations campaign with Oliver coming off the bench during victories over Italy, Wales, Scotland and France, while also starting the draw with Ireland.
A tumultuous winless campaign for Newcastle in the Premiership has resulted in a change in the coaching box as head coach Alex Codling was re...