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Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:35
Newcastle Falcons will welcome Super 14 opposition to Kingston Park in August, with the news that Australian powerhouse the Western Force have been lined up for a pre-season friendly.
The Australian side will face the Falcons on Friday August 8.
The Perth-based franchise is on British shores as part of its European tour during August and will take on the Falcons as part of a quality pre-season line-up.
The club will announce further details of its pre-season schedule in the near future, with plans for another home friendly match on the weekend of August 22/23/24 currently being finalised.
Falcons commercial director, Mick Hogan, said: "It is a pleasure to welcome a team of the profile of Western Force to Kingston Park, for what promises to be a quality pre-season match.
"We will announce ticket details for all supporters as the game nears, for what is sure to be popular fixture in the lead-up to the 2008/9 campaign."
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