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Late try earns Newcastle narrow victory against Biarritz in Challenge Cup

By PA
(Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

A late try from George Wacokecoke saw Newcastle snatch a dramatic 17-13 Challenge Cup win at Biarritz.

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Following a lengthy TMO referral with the clock beyond 80 minutes, Wacokecoke was awarded the score after replays showed he managed to get the ball to ground inside the right corner post.

Earlier, Sam Stuart had seen his seventh-minute score cancelled out by home flanker Tornike Jalaghonia.

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Brett Connon made a difference with the boot, kicking both conversions and a penalty.

In Pool C, Brive beat Pau 33-25.

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