Rugby: Pat Lam to lead Newcastle

Samoan international Pat Lam has been named as the new captain of English premiership rugby team Newcastle Falcons.

Lam, who rejoined the team from Northampton Saints, will lead the Falcons in the premiership as well as their inaugural season in the European Cup.

Scotland coach Ian McGeechan last week added Lam to his coaching staff after watching the loose forward in action for the Barbarians against Scotland.