09:34 GMT, Tuesday, 1 July 2008 10:34 UK
Newcastle sign back rower Balding
Newcastle Falcons have signed England Saxons back rower Adam Balding from Premiership rivals Gloucester on a two-year deal.
Balding, 28, was a Premiership and Heineken Cup winner with Leicester and Bates believes his experience and ability will impress the Falcons fans.
"Adam is a player I have admired for some time," said Bates.
"I am sure his abrasive style of play and ball-carrying ability will prove popular with our supporters."
Since arriving at Kingsholm in 2004 Balding has been Gloucester captain, making 60 appearances for the club.
He also enjoyed a loan spell with Leeds Carnegie during the 2007/08 season.
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