Cardiff ease through against 14-man Falcons

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Josh Adams scoresWales' Josh Adams has scored seven tries in his last six Cardiff appearances
Cardiff (28) 42
Tries: Lane (2), Williams, Carre, Adams, Millard Cons: Priestland 6
Newcastle Falcons(3) 10
Tries: Walker Con: Schoeman Pen: Schoeman

Cardiff cantered into the last 16 of the European Challenge Cup with an easy win over 14-man Newcastle Falcons.

Owen Lane crossed either side of Lloyd Williams' try before Elliott Obatoyinbo was shown a red card for a high tackle.

Rhys Carre and Josh Adams then scored tries to give Wales head coach Warren Gatland food for thought ahead of the Six Nations.

Alun Walker grabbed a consolation try for Falcons but their miserable European campaign continues.

More to follow.

Cardiff: Adams; Lane, Grady, Thomas, Harries; Priestland, Lloyd Williams; Domachowski, Myhill, Assiratti, Davies, Teddy Williams, Turnbull (capt), Jenkins, Faletau

Replacements: Daniel, Carré, Davies-King, Ratti, Botham, Bevan, Evans, Millard

Newcastle: Obatoyinbo; Radwan, Orlando, Lucock, Stevenson; Schoeman, Stuart; Brocklebank, Maddison, Palframan, Peterson, Peters, Graham (capt), Marshall, Fearns.

Replacements: Walker, Mulipola, Tampin, van der Walt, Rubiolo, Young, Thomas, Stephens

Referee: Vivien Praderie (France)

Assistant referees: Herve Lasausa & Thierry Mallet (France)

TMO: Aurelie Groizeleau (France)

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