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Newcastle back finds new home in the Championship

17 May 2024

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Falcons player George Wacokecoke is tackled just short of the try line during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Newcastle Falcons and Bath Rugby at Kingston Park on November 05, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle utility back George Wacokecoke has picked up a new club after being released by the Falcons, with Doncaster Knights set to announce the centre/wing’s signature.

Wacokecoke, who has been with the Falcons since 2018, has agreed to join the Yorkshire outfit and the deal will be officially announced once Newcastle’s terrible season finishes against Gloucester this Saturday.

Doncaster have already announced a raft of new signings for next season as they make a push for promotion to the Premiership under Joe Ford, son of England fly-half George.

Former Jersey Reds and Leicester back-row, Thom Smith, returns to Castle Park for a second spell, Nottingham pair – fly-half Morgan Bunting and centre/wing Jordon Olowofela – head north, whilst Bristol hooker Fred Davies and Scarlets tight-head Joe Jones will bolster the front row.

Wacokecoke, 28, has only made five appearances in both the Premiership and Europe this season, and the three-year contract he signed in 2021 whilst playing under Dean Richards is due to expire.

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Ace 13 minutes ago

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Fourie du Preez is the finest scrumhalf ever to don a Springbok jersey.

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BA 46 minutes ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

Well he is it’s why he has been there for ages selected by multiple different coaches 13s who tackle everything chase kicks secure ruck ball slow ruck extra forward who is fast enough to D up anyone in a back line and fit enough to do it for 80 Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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JD 1 hour ago

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I didn’t say they were. Media and outlets seem to think it does though, as do a lot of fans elsewhere. Hell, Planet Rugby did a full article on the back 3 for the tour including Arundell.

This is the only time Steve can get a look at Arundell in an informal way given this squad is currently all mix and match, with a lot of players still to come in. He won’t tour, and will do a full pre season with Bath.

Right move from Steve - also helps Arundell’s confidence too as he has struggled with that in France. There are better options to tour I agree, but this isn’t the touring squad.

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d 1 hour ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

“Reiko is always getting stuck in Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone” lol at last an explanation.

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BA 1 hour ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

Lam does was at top or near for post contact meters I think but yea Reiko as a player is kick chase hit ruck slow ruck smash ruck run down this dude type player as so many 13s all over world are now, and the pair of them together big fast fit and a bit agro haha think Cody and Scooter their experience and consistency will be huge Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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BA 2 hours ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

I hear u but potentially ur 9 and 10 could havnt really done it at this level and this as high level as it gets really , both great players btw Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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Cantab 2 hours ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

As the game is likely to be played in cold wet conditions it is unlikely that either midfield will see much action. In any event I don’t see much advantage for either side as Havili & Ennor are both former ABs as are Lam & Ioane. The latter pairing have largely been unemployed or effective for the Blues this season. Don’t see much ball do they ??

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Mark 2 hours ago

Mick Cleary: 'Bath have made all the running but Leicester are not there to make up numbers.'

I think the reference to the proposed R360 competition is a relevant one.

Rrugby, wether club, province, country etc needs to relate to a place, a cultural sense of identity, a sense of belonging, that’s what rugby fans love about the game, simply throwing together an ad hoc collection of teams and trooping them around myriad sporting venues across the globe is meaningless.

Its a non starter.

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Cantab 2 hours ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

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Icefarrow 2 hours ago

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BA 2 hours ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

The TAB will agree with you but jeez that Saders Blues match especially you wouldn’t bet the house on any team Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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Icefarrow 2 hours ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

Ah yes, the very same Beauden that dived on a ball and bombed an easy try instead of kicking it forwards like he did in the 2015 RWC final. That Barrett?

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BA 2 hours ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

And Reihana not going to be feeling some heat too? Saders midfield ain’t the most physical pair I can def imagine Lam running at that and Reiko is always getting stuck in Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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Cantab 2 hours ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

I believe that it will be between the Chiefs & Crusaders in the final and an even favoritism for that match up. Don’t despair for the Canes & Highlanders next season as both have shown they can be competitive.

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Cantab 2 hours ago

Blues should feast on the Crusaders with Beauden Barrett's cool head

While Tamaiti is a loss his AB replacement is not exactly a poor player. The Crusaders front 5 were in great form last week and are primed to repeat against the Blues. BB in isolation can’t win this game for the Blues as he will be a prime target

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