His departure was revealed by Falcons consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond, who had earmarked Pepper as Adam Radwan's replacement following his move to Leicester Tigers last month.

Jack van Poortvliet scores the pick of three tries inside the first 13 minutes as Leicester Tigers storm past Northampton ...

Leicester hammered English Premiership champions Northampton 33-0 at the home of their local rivals on Friday.

His departure was revealed by Falcons consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond, who had earmarked Pepper as Adam Radwan's replacement following his move to Leicester Tigers last month.

Adam Radwan steamed over in the corner for the first ... Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson told BBC Radio Northampton: "We didn't see that coming. We felt we were in a good space ...