Newcastle gather their lineout and look to spin the ball wide inside the Gloucester half

Gloucester carry over halfway but are penalised for holding on and Newcastle have a chance to gain some yardage

Gloucester steal and look to carry inside their own half, they carry directly into the Newcastle defence before box kicking clear

Newcastle box kick clear and manage to regather possession

Gloucester get the game underway

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of Gloucester v Newcastle at the Kingsholm stadium. Gloucester will be without their captain Willi Heinz who is currently suffering from a calf injury. Newcastle go with a couple of changes from last time out including the introduction of Josh Matavesi in the centre. The winner of this game will book their place in the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao and will face the winner of Cardiff Blues v Pau. Joins us in 15 for live updates throughout.

Of the 48 Challenge Cup semi-finals to date (including matches over two legs) there have been just 10 wins by away clubs – a success rate of 21%