RWC made Tuilagi move 'easy'

Newcastle Falcons winger Alesana Tuilagi has revealed next year's Rugby World Cup played a major part in his return to England.


The 33-year-old Samoan is looking to feature in his third tournament after appearing in 2007 and 2011.

Tuilagi had been playing for the NTT Shining Arcs in Japan since leaving Leicester Tigers in 2012, but was lured back by the possibility of getting himself in top shape and form ahead of next year's tournament.

Tuilagi will make his first start for Newcastle on Sunday against Northampton, having made two appearances off the bench so far in defeats to Leicester…

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