
Former England fly-half Andy Goode has come out of retirement and signed a three-month deal with Newcastle.
The 35-year-old announced his retirement in September because of injury problems.
Falcons have also signed scrum-half Justin Booth, 21, on a three-month deal from New Zealand side Manawatu Turbos.
Goode and Booth will provide cover for Mike Delany and Ruki Tipuna, who are both injured and not expected to play again until the spring.
Both newcomers may make their debuts in the Premiership against Bath on 2 January.