NOTTINGAHM will play Newcastle in the quarter-finals of the British and Irish Cup on Friday 5 April at Kingston Park (kick-off 8pm).

Martin Haag's men topped Pool 8 of the cross-border competition with victory over Welsh Principlaity Premiership side Llandovery on Sunday to book their place in the last eight.

Not only did Nottingham bounce back to score the much needed bunous-point 31-15 win over the Drovers, the victory at Meadow Lane completed a stunning turn around for the East Midlands club in 32-team competition.

After losing the opening two group games, Nottingahm went on a four-match winning streak to secure passage the knock-out round.

Championship front-runners finished top of pool four in the previous round, qualifiying with a faultless record after beating Connacht, Newport and Cross Keys.

Before the travelling to the North East for the second time this season, Nottingahm will host Newcastle at Meadow Lane Stadium on March 22 (7.45pm kick-off).