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As Gloucester reach their final few games of the season, general manager Rob Burgess hopes that they take it all the way and capture the Premiership title

Gloucester Rugby Club have been very successful this season, both on the pitch and off it. With only three games to go, including the London Wasps, the cherry and whites will be hoping for their third triumph in the last ten seasons

However, Burgess claims the good position has only been down to the great form throughout the season: "The league is a reflection of your form over the past 6 months, and to be top in April is a good sign that we got the strength across the squad

The league doesn’t lie and we've been playing well consistently"

Air of Leadership

And the strong hold to the top of the table has been down to a young team this season. Burgess said: "Our side is a lot younger than teams at the top end of the table, which is a deliberate thing in many respects

We've made a point of trying to promote youngsters but you need experienced players around them. Especially in positions like centre

Mike Tindall gives a lot of support to Ryan Lamb at 10. Most of Ryan's best performances have come when Mike's been playing outside him. He brings an air of leadership to the team"

There are no fresh injuries for Gloucester coming towards the end of the season, James Forrester returns in a couple of weeks after cruciate ligament damage has kept him out for most of the season

The club have already begun preparing for next season, recruiting Bath Fly-half Olly Barkley. Burgess has a lot of admiration for the player: "He's a fantastic player and will give us a lot of versatility and added depth in our back line"

The club will be hoping for a home semi-final draw after the three games left, which can put them in the driving seat to reclaim something Gloucester fans believe is theirs.

Gloucester fan John Gardner, 58, from Southgate Street, said: "I'm a big follower of Gloucester and I'll be cheering them all the way to the end

They have a great young squad this season, if we win the Premiership, it will certainly show all the hard work we've put in all season"

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