The Newcastle fly-half was due to play in his club's pre-season tour in Japan but the 26-year-old was admitted to a Tokyo hospital complaining of sickness early in the tour. He was discharged yesterday after being treated for an inflamed appendix - it was not removed - and though he will not take part in the Falcons' final tour match, against Toyota Verblitz tonight, the club are keen for him to play against Glasgow as it will be their final pre-season friendly before opening the Guinness Premiership away to Sale.