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Phil Brantingham of Newcastle Falcons arriving at Kingston Park for the Gallagher Premiership match between Newcastle Falcons and Harlequins at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Friday 5th January 2024.
Jared Wright

Saracens sign highly-rated England hopeful with ‘great potential’ despite ‘good offer’ from Premiership club

As reported by Planet Rugby in January, Saracens have signed one of Newcastle Falcons' rising stars.
Gloucester forward Zach Mercer, Bath's Alfie Barbeary and Bristol Bears and England scrum-half Harry Randall.
Jared Wright

Zach Mercer snubbed as England A squad revealed to face Portugal

Zach Mercer has been snubbed in an otherwise exciting squad named to face Portugal.
Harlequins and Springboks centre Andre Esterhuizen, England and Bath's Ollie Lawrence and Newcastle Falcons' flanker Guy Pepper.
Jared Wright

Harlequins target England star to replace Springbok, Bath line up Premiership star

Harlequins are planning for the worst while Bath look to the future.