Be prepared for a big backlash


Date Published: 14-Dec-2007
ARECORD home crowd and a side gunning for revenge as they bid to extend a remarkable European record await Connacht when they take on Newcastle Falcons in an eagerly awaited re-match at Kingston Park on Sunday (3 p.m.).Newcastle have never lost any of their 20 home games in the group phase of the European Challenge Cup — and last weekend’s defeat at the Sportsground will only have increased their desire to extend that run.The home side expect to surpass their record European attendance of just over 7,100, set for a Heineken Cup victory over Newport in 2005, and had already sold 6,000 tickets by Wednesday lunchtime.Their star-studded side, featuring the likes of Johnny Wilkinson, NewZealand legend Carl Hayman, and Matthew Tait, will be keen to put last Friday night’s 16-13 defeat behind them.With two wins…….
