He has to go off to get a head injury assessment and Jack Carty will replace him.
Peter Robb makes a huge hit on Chris Harris but he is down for what looks like a head injury.
The referee played advantage but eventually brings it back for a previous knock on.
Newcastle charge down Danie Poolman's kick and make about 10 metres following the scramble.
Connacht win the lineout and Shane O'Leary gets them over the halfway line.
Caolin Blade is pushed off the ball by an offside Newcastle player so the referee has to award the penalty.
Scott Lawson steals the ball cleverly and Newcastle opt to run it out instead of punting clear.
Connacht win the lineout and Parata jinks through a gap in the Newcastle defence. Connacht on the 22'.
Strong scrum from Connacht but Newcastle clear outside their 22'.
Connacht win the lineout but a strong Newcastle maul pushes the visitors back five metres and they win the scrum. Big statement from the Falcons.