Toby Flood returns to Newcastle

Toby Flood will be returning to this summer after agreeing Toulouse a year early.
The 60-times-capped fly-half spent the last three seasons playing in the Top14 following six years with the .
But after nine years on the road, the 31-year-old will return to Kingston Park where he made his professional debut back in 2005.
He said: “When the opportunity came onto the table it didn't take long for me to make the decision
“It really feels like I'm coming home, and I've watched a fair amount of Newcastle's games in recent months.
“The reality is that they didn't have to do much of a sales pitch because the improvements at the club are obvious to see, and with the recruitment they have put in place it was too exciting a proposition to turn down.”
Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards commented: “Toby is a proven performer at the very top level, he is a local lad and it is a huge boost for us to be able to add a player of his quality to our squad.
“He has vast leadership experience, he will bring an extra dimension to our game and this really is a signing which outlines the ambition we have to rise even further up the table.
“We have quality players coming through our academy and a number of major new signings joining us. All the signs are really positive for next season and it is a hugely exciting time to be involved with the club.”
Flood becomes the Falcons' tenth confirmed signing for next season, following the previously-announced arrivals of DTH van der Merwe (), Josh Matavesi (), Maxime Mermoz ( Tigers), Ryan Burrows (), Sam Stuart (), Sami Mavinga (Lyon), Joel Matavesi (Redruth), Tevita Cavubati ( Warriors) and Gary Graham (Jersey).

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