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Fly-half: LUDOVIC MERCIER

He was one of the quickest players in history to reach 500 Premiership points; his goal-kicking and place kicking being his particular strengths.

Whilst at Gloucester he started in the 2002 Zurich Championship Final (the year before winning the play-offs constituted winning the English title) in which Gloucester defeated Bristol Rugby, scoring one conversion and seven penalties.

He also started in the 2003 Powergen Cup Final in which Gloucester defeated Northampton Saints. In the final Mercier scored four conversions, three penalties and a drop goal.Embed from Getty Images


Scrum-half: MICKEY BOOTH

The best scrum-half never to play for England is the response you usually get from Gloucester fans when you ask them about Mickey Booth.

‘The General’ racked up 475 appearances for Gloucester and also captained the side during the 60s but despite being regarded by many as the best in his position in the country, he was overlooked by England as Dickie Jeeps, who captained his country on 12 occasions, was preferred.


Prop: MIKE BURTON

After making his Gloucester debut at 18, Burton went on to make 360 appearances in 14 years and helped them win the John Player Cup twice.

The prop, who now arranges rugby tours including with the British and Irish Lions, was also part of the Lions Invincibles that won every game on their tour to South Africa in 1974.Embed from Getty Images


Hooker: RICHARD HIBBARD

Despite only spending three seasons at Kingsholm, Hibbard quickly established himself as a fan favourite with the Cherry and Whites faithful.Embed from Getty Images


Prop: PHIL VICKERY 

The World Cup-winning tighthead made 145 appearances for Gloucester between 1995 and 2006, helping them win the Powergen Cup and top the Premiership in 2003 in a formidable front row alongside Olivier Azam and Trevor Woodman.

Given the nickname “Raging Bull”, he played in three Rugby World Cups, including as England captain in the 2007 tournament, and toured Australia and South Africa with the British and Irish Lions.Embed from Getty Images

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