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Michael van Vuuren confirmed his move to Newcastle Falcons after impressive stints at Wasps, Bath & Leicester Tigers.

Michael van Vuuren confirmed his move to Newcastle Falcons after impressive stints at Wasps, Bath & Leicester Tigers.
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Newcastle Falcons have boosted their front-row ranks by signing experienced hooker Michael van Vuuren on a one-season deal.

The 31-year-old, Michael van joined the Falcons from South African side Emirates Lions, for whom he played last season in the United Rugby Championship and EPCR Challenge Cup.

English-qualified Van Vuuren boasts Premiership experience from his time playing for Wasps, Bath, Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers, also spending a season in Paris with Stade Francais.

Falcons head coach Alex Codling said: "He brings a lot of experience and he is one of those players who helps glue a team together, and his set-piece work is really strong."

Previously Michael van Vuuren and Alex Codling have worked together at Championship side Ealing.

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