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Christie puts no limits on Newcastle ambition

Newly appointed club captain Christie has expressed high ambitions for Newcastle as the squad prepares for the upcoming campaign following a massive roster overhaul. Head coach Dan McFarland oversees a heavily revamped side that recruited more than a full matchday squad of fresh players during the previous summer, creating an environment likened to entering a brand new school.

Having endured a difficult previous campaign that finished near the bottom of the table, Christie steps into the leadership role previously held by George McGuigan, succeeding him as captain. Despite the initial turbulence and the challenge of catching up after a late ownership confirmation, the team bonded during a trip to Salzburg and secured a 36-24 victory against Leicester Tigers in the Prem Rugby Cup.