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Challenge Cup

Newcastle battle hard but can’t

By LUKE JARMYN

FOR anyone who forgot the mantra of ‘no scrum, no win’, La Rochelle produced a real reminder as their dominant set-piece proved key in knocking out Newcastle in a suspense-filled duel last night.
The French side’s director of rugby Ronan O’Gara’s preference for a 6-2 bench split and five front-rowers became a masterstroke amid horrendous conditions due to Storm Dave.
Newcastle started strongly, piercing into the former double Champions Cup winners 22-metre area
Newcastle ........18pts
Tries: Obatoyinbo 39, McCallum 42 Conversion: C...

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