'We're in the foothills' – Premiership's attempt to crack America reaches Philly

Newcastle’s fixture against Saracens in Philadelphia has not sold out but officials are hopeful that the sport will eventually get a foothold in the USPremiership Rugby and the promoter of Newcastle v Saracens in Philadelphia expected the game to sell out. Expectations have been adjusted.When the teams run out at the Talen Energy Stadium on Saturday, around 10,000 people are expected to attend. That would be 8,500 below capacity and 4,800 down on the official crowd for last year’s US game, when Sarries beat London Irish in Jersey. Related: Newcastle's Dave Walder embraces Philadelphia challeng…