Gloucester Rugby's only win in their last eight encounters was 12-9 over Leicester at Kingsholm in the Guinness Premiership on 20 November. Gloucester tallied 29 points in their defeat to Harlequins - the most points they had scored in a game since February.

Newcastle Falcons' three match winning run in the Guinness Premiership came to a halt at the hands of Northampton on Saturday. The Falcons have won three of their last four away games in all competitions.

Referee: Rob Debney (53rd Premiership game)