P374 CEEFAX 2 374 Fri 31 Jan 21:12/34 U O SAMOAN STAR LAM TO JOIN NEWCASTLE 1/2 Newcastle have signed West tn Samoa international captain Pat Lam. He could fill the No 8 slot against Rugby a week on Saturday after signing a 2\-year contract as his work permit has alrjadz been approved. Newcastle's director of rugby Rob Andrew said: "Pat'u an outstanding international who has exceptional experience at the highest level. "He's equally at home in all three back-row positions and a tremendous acquisition for the club." EXCL S VE ROB D W INT RVI W 35 RU Fixs Eng v Sco Wal v Ire AndrewP374 CEEFAX 2 374 Fri 31 Jan 21:12/22 N WS IN BR F 2/2 Cardiff have failed in a bid to tempt Polish international flanker Gregory Kacala to the Arms Park from European champions Breve. Chief executive Gareth Davies said: "He has made it clear he wants to stay in France and attempt to win a cap thjti." Morley are without injured flanker Alastait Yule and centre Peter Navilarula for the Third Division game with Havant. Their places are filled bz David Hopton and Alum Peacock EXCLUSIVE ROB ANDREW INTERVIEW 350 RU Fixs Eng v Sco W l v Ir Andr w