Joel Hodgson gets the game under way

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of this Amlin Challenge Cup clash between Newcastle Falcons and Brive. Both sides go into the tie knowing that the winner will have one foot in the knock out stages of the competition as the two clubs currently sit tied at the top of Pool 3 on 14 points. Brive won the reverse tie back in October but Falcons will be confident they can take control of the group tonight with a win in front of their home fans.