ON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER

Newcastle Falcons have been linked with a potential move for Bristol Bears hooker Harry Thacker who has spent the last five years in the West Country.
The 28-year-old former England U20 international, above, has been playing for the Bears since leaving his hometown club Leicester Tigers where he started his career.

The Falcons are in the market for another hooker after losing England training squad member George McGuigan, who left the club earlier this month to join Gloucester.

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