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Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls: Dan McFarland demands greater physicality and connection

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland believes there is much more to come from his side as they chase a first Prem win of the season at Exeter Chiefs today.

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:59 AM

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Dan McFarland has called for increased physicality and connection as Newcastle targets its first Premiership victory.
Fiji international hooker Zuriel Togiatama makes his debut for Newcastle Red Bulls against Exeter Chiefs.
Wing Werner Kok returns to Newcastle's starting lineup following a hamstring injury.

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Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland has demanded greater physicality and connection as his team aims for its first Premiership win against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park. McFarland believes his squad has much more to offer heading into the matchup following a close defeat against Leicester Tigers.

Newcastle made five lineup changes for the game, including a club debut for Fiji international hooker Zuriel Togiatama. The backline features the return of winger Werner Kok from a hamstring injury, a season debut for Sammy Arnold, and starts for Zack Henry and Simón Benítez Cruz.

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Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Red Bulls: Dan McFarland demands greater physicality and connection

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