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Newcastle Falcons

Fri 17 Nov | Salford Stadium
Gallagher Premiership

 

 

  • For the second time this season, Ernst van Rhyn made more successful tackles in round five than any other player (22). He is the only player in the league who has made more than 80 successful tackles (84). 
  • Arron Reed has made two more clean breaks than any other player in the Premiership (nine). He has scored three tries in the Sharks’ campaign so far. 
  • The Sharks have made an average of 10.6 offloads per 80 minutes in their opening five fixtures – more than any other team. 
  • Newcastle Falcons have made the most maul metres (131) and scored the joint-most maul tries (three) in the Premiership. 
  • The Falcons’ collision dominance this season is a league-low 9.6%. Just 2.6% of their tackles have been dominant – fewer than any other side.