Braves side to face Falcons

“Monday is a massive opportunity for the players to stand up and show some real character,” said Pellow. “Throughout the season we’ve put in some excellent performances and now we need another to overcome what will be a very tough Newcastle side.

“We’ve utilised the whole squad across different competitions in the last few weeks, but now I’m looking for this group to really come together, go out onto the pitch and literally fight for every inch. I want us to come together, both individually and collectively, and show exactly what our DNA is.

“We’ve had some real good preparation coming into the game, it’s a young squad, but all of us are excited about the challenge ahead and what we can hopefully achieve.

“As I said, Newcastle have shown throughout the competition so far that they have quality within their own ranks, so we’re going to need to be on our game from the very first minute. Over the years we’ve had some great battles with them and I’m expecting this to be another one.

“I’ve said to the players already – and I will say it again before we kick-off – as a squad we can create some real memories, providing we all give everything and go after the game from the outset.”

With Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter having used a number of his fringe first-team squad in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership fixture at Saracens on Saturday, it means a number of those who have featured prominently for the Braves this season have been given Monday night off.