Newcastle sign Scotland prop Welsh
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Newcastle Falcons have signed Scotland prop Jon Welsh from Pro-12 side Glasgow Warriors on a two-year contract.
Loose-head Welsh, 28, has four caps and was part of head coach Vern Cotter's squad for the recent Six Nations.
The former junior boxing champion joined Glasgow in 2008 and has since made 106 appearances.
"I think Newcastle are a club with a big future.
For me personally, it's the challenge of being able to come and compete in the Premiership," he said.
Welsh will compete for a place with Yorkshire Carnegie prop Ben Harris, who has also moved to Falcons f…
Loose-head Welsh, 28, has four caps and was part of head coach Vern Cotter's squad for the recent Six Nations.
The former junior boxing champion joined Glasgow in 2008 and has since made 106 appearances.
"I think Newcastle are a club with a big future.
For me personally, it's the challenge of being able to come and compete in the Premiership," he said.
Welsh will compete for a place with Yorkshire Carnegie prop Ben Harris, who has also moved to Falcons f…
