Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.
A hard-fought Friday night performance saw the Falcons end a 25-game losing streak thanks to tries from Philip van der Walt and Jamie Blamire, who crossed twice, along with a brilliant Ethan Grayson drop goal.
Newcastle earned their first Gallagher Premiership victory in over a year after beating fellow strugglers Exeter 24-18 at Kingston Park.
To some, seeing Josh Hodge’s name at the top of the Premiership’s goalkickers charts may come as a surprise. His 89% success rate after striking eight from nine, though, puts the former Sedburgh pupil ahead of more celebrated kickers.
The Cardiff and Wales wing is a fiery character and he will need all his competitive instincts to down Benetton in the Challenge Cup
Melbourne Rebels star Reece Hodge has been suspension after he was sent from the field in his side's Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Force.
Equally adept at wing or full-back, new Exeter signing Josh Hodge had an apprentice role in Eddie Jones' England squad preparing for the 2020 Six Nations.
Could Josh Hodge be the next man in at Exeter Chiefs? The England U20 prospect could soon be learning his trade alongside Stuart Hogg and Jack Nowell.
