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Newcastle coach Paul Moriarty says that he is impressed with Exeter this season. An opening day win at home to Gloucester preceded an unlucky defeat at Leicester and Moriarty is impressed by their adjustment to the top flight.
“They’ve got enthusiasm and a fresh approach,” Moriarty told Wales Rugby Tickets. “They’ve made the rest of the division sit up and say this team has got something about it.”
Read MoreNewcastle coach Paul Moriarty says that he is impressed with Exeter this season. An opening day win at home to Gloucester preceded an unlucky defeat at Leicester and Moriarty is impressed by their adjustment to the top flight.
“They’ve got enthusiasm and a fresh approach,” Moriarty told BBC Newcastle. They’ve made the rest of the division sit up and say this team has got something about it.”
Read MoreNewcastle failed to secured a win over Sale after being defeated 35-18. After an early penalty exchange Falcons flanker Brent Wilson scored from a forwards move off a five-metre scrum.
Karena Whihongi hit back for Sale before Macleod’s kick was gathered by Tom Brady to cross in the corner.
After the break Macleod added more points with the boot before Chris Leck’s sin-binning let Wilson in again.
Sale started much the brighter and had points on the board through Macleod’s boot after just 90 seconds as referee Dean Richards proved a harsh judge of any handling on the ground.
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