Alex Tait has pledged his future to Newcastle Falcons

Alex Tait has pledged his future to Newcastle Falcons by signing a new long-term contract, in the week in which he hopes to play his 200th game for the club,

 
The 29-year-old versatile back, will reach his double century of competitive appearances if he features in Friday's Premiership match against Gloucester.

Having come through the Falcons' academy after playing his junior rugby with Consett RFC and Barnard Castle School, he  scored a hat-trick on his senior debut against Spanish side Cetransa El Salvador in November, 2007.

 
Going on to make 199 appearances over the subsequent decade and looking forward to what he hopes will be his 200th appearance if selected Tait said:

“It came as a bit of a surprise a couple of weeks ago when I was told I was on 198, but it’s a great honour to be within reach of the 200.
 
“I’m just thankful to everyone who has helped me along the way, to all the coaches who have had faith in me, all of my team-mates and the Falcons supporters, who have always been great with me. If I’m involved against Gloucester it will be fantastic to reach that milestone, and hopefully we can mark it with a win.”