Dean Richards, Newcastle's next director of rugby, is itching to get his hands dirty again after growing increasingly frustrated during his three-year "Bloodgate" ban.
Richards has confirmed he will take over at Kingston Park from the South African Gary Gold after his suspension expires on August 19.
The 48-year-old guided Leicester to four Premiership titles and two Heineken Cup crowns before taking Harlequins from the Championship into the last eight in Europe.
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