Taione makes comeback as Falcons face Munster

NEWCASTLE FALCONS have named a strong side for this evening’s (7pm) match against Munster at Thomond Park as Tongan wing Epi Taione makes his comeback from injury.

Taione missed the Middlesex Sevens and Tuesday’s 32-9 win over Connacht with bruised ribs, but after an intensive pre-season he is in prime condition.

He forms part of a team which sees a first start for former Munster hooker Andy Long, while fly half Jonny Wilkinson makes his second successive start after recovering from shoulder and neck problems.