Premiership rugby side Newcastle Falcons will head to Asia for the first time when they embark on a two-match tour of Japan this summer.
They will play NEC Green Rockets on August 20 and top league side Toyota Verblitz three days later, reports the BBC.
Stars Jonny Wilkinson, Colin Charvis, Stuart Grimes and Matthew Burke are all set to feature in the 10-day pre-season tour.
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