Hatakeyama proving to be a likely lad on Tyneside

Japan prop Kensuke Hatakeyama (R) smiles during a news conference in Newcastle, England, on Feb. 10, 2016, after joining the Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership on a short-term contract. Hatakeyama is the first Japanese-born player in the English rugby union competition for 15 years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo