NEWCASTLE FALCONS look set to follow up their move for France centre Maxime Mermoz by landing Sale Sharks highly rated England U20 star George Nott.
Nott, who was born in Wales but qualifies for England through his parents, is an U20 World Cup winner and is rated as one of the hottest prospects in the country.

The 21-year-old lock, above, who has made eight appearances for the Sharks this season, is out of contract at the end of this campaign and is yet to sign a new deal to remain in Salford. Falcons boss Dean Richards has been alerted to this and is ready to offer him the...