Newcastle boss Dan McFarland is certain Christian Wade will break the Premiership's all-time try-scoring record. It's a question of when, not if.
Newcastle head coach Dan McFarland has put his name to a bold prediction: Christian Wade will take the Premiership Rugby try-scoring record, and he doesn't expect him to wait long.
Wade's finishing has been the subject of debate in English rugby for years. His pace, footwork and instinct for sniffing out space on the wing made him one of the league's most dangerous attackers. His career has also taken in a high-profile switch to American football, a path few rugby players have ever tried. McFarland clearly believes the scoring touch has not gone anywhere.
The record is one of the toughest in the club game. It rewards players who stay sharp across many seasons, avoid injury, and keep finding the whitewash against well-drilled defences. For McFarland, Wade has the tools and the mindset to get there.
The next step is turning that belief into tries on the pitch. Every touchdown now carries extra weight, and the countdown to a milestone moment at Newcastle is well and truly on.
