Off a Falcons player to touch for an Exeter throw near their own 22

Hodgson gets the match underway for Newcastle

Changes for Newcastle Falcons: Adam Radwan is out, Wakecokecoke moves to the wing, Orlando to outside centre, Gareth Owen comes off the bench to inside centre. Alex Tait is the new replacement.

The Newcastle Falcons host the defending champion Exeter Chiefs to close out round 8 of the Premiership. Both sides have recorded five victories from their opening seven matches, with the Newcastle Falcons lying seventh, four points behind the Exeter Chiefs in third position. I'm Craig and will be taking you through the action with live updates and running commentary.