The Falcons have averaged 43 points against every Italian team they have faced before so they will be hoping for the same today.

Positive start here from Newcastle dominating early proceedings.

Calvisiano get this game underway with Kelly Haimona kicking deep into the Newcastle 22.

Before kick off, we have a minute applause following the death of Nelson Mandela. Huge applause rings around Kingston Park.

The teams are out onto the field on a cold winters day here on Tyneside, Both teams will be hoping for a win today after losing they're second round matches.

Welcome to Kingston Park today where Ultimate Rugby brings you live coverage of this Amlin Cup game where Italians Calvisiano travel to Tyneside to face Newcastle Falcons. The home side have made 12 changes today from the side that lost to London Irish last week, with Coach Richards opting for a second team string team today but still believes the side he has put out will have enough to win this game. As for Calvisiano they go into this game on the back of a huge win over their rivals Prato so will be full of confidence going into this game. Newcastle have not been at there best so far in this tournament, just about beating Bucharest and then losing to Brive. Former Harlequins coach Richards still believes his side can still top the group and qualify for the quarter finals. Calvisiano will be hoping to get there first win of the competition after drawing with Brive and losing to Bucharest. Stay with us as kick off is minutes away.