Falcons pick up experienced Scot
Newcastle Falcons have completed the signing of former Scotland international lock Scott MacLeod who will add some grunt to their tight five from the start of next season.
The 33-year-old, who has 23 Scottish caps to his name, brings a wealth of experience to Kingston Park having featured in the 2007 World Cup.
Hawick-born MacLeod joins the Falcons on the back of a year’s stint with Japanese outfit Kobe Steelers.
Prior to his move to Japan, MacLeod played for Border Reivers, Scarlets and latterly Edinburgh, establishing himself as a top-class lock.
MacLeod won his first Test cap in 2004 and made his final appearance against Wales in Scotland’s 2011 Six Nations campaign.
The physically imposing hit-man is delighted to have the opportunity to make the switch to the ambitious Falcons under the stewardship of incoming director of rugby Dean Richards.
He said: “Newcastle Falcons are a club with great potential and I am really looking forward joining up with my new teammates.
“I am good mates with Ally Hogg and he has told me how good the team spirit is at the club, and it can only go from strength to strength under the management of Dean Richards.”
