ON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER
Newcastle Falcons have suffered a blow for next season after Argentina winger Mateo Carreras completed a move to Bayonne for the next three seasons.
Bayonne, who had a healthy budget to replace Remy Baget following his departure to Castres, saw off competition from Toulon to complete the signing of Carreras, 23.

Off: Mateo Carreras

Carreras, who was outstanding for the Falcons last season and was one of the stars in Argentina’s run to the World Cup semi-finals, has scored eight tries in 17 international appearances and was always unlikely to stay in the N...