The Newcastle boss isn't shying away from the challenges at Kingston Park, with the Falcons still seeking their first points of the season.
Saracens suffer first defeat of the season with 17-10 loss to Harlequins in intense London derby at Twickenham Stoop.
Gloucester Rugby suffered a heavy 55-31 defeat to Bath Rugby in Round 4 of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingsholm.
Exeter Chiefs suffered a heartbreaking 38-36 defeat to Bristol Bears after leading for most of the match at Sandy Park.
Sale Sharks secured a commanding 43-10 victory over Newcastle Falcons on Friday night in the opening game of the Gallagher Premiership’s Derby Weekend.
With the South African into the final year of his contract at The Stoop, he is desperate to set the record straight against fierce rivals Saracens.
Premiership club Bath has announced that former Bulls flanker Jacques du Plessis has departed the team due to "personal reasons."
England international Tommy Freeman has committed his future to Northampton Saints by signing a new contract that will keep him at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens for the foreseeable future.
The 25-year-old admits he has been 'branded this stereotype of player' but there is much more to Sale's terrier-like scrum-half.
Bristol Bears fullback Max Malins wins Gallagher Player of the Month for September after a standout start to the season.
There is plenty to get stuck into across the National League Rugby weekend from teams scrapping for their first victories to clubs renewing rivalries.