They use it and take it up in the midfield.

Knock on by Ackermann from the kick off and Falcons have a scrum in the Gloucester 22.

We are underway with Newcastle kicking off.

Another late change sees Hodgson come in for flood and Penny earn a spot on the bench.

A late change sees Lockwood come in for Vickers and Scott Wilson move to the bench. Vickers misses the game due the the birth of his son.

Hello and welcome to today's Aviva premiership match between Gloucester and Newcastle. After heavy snow and ice the game was in danger of being called off but referee Craig Maxwell - Keys has given the go ahead for the 3 O clock kick off. Newcastle have had a good run of form recently and have gone into the top 4. Gloucester are only 2 points off the Falcons and a win today at home will see them enter the top 4. With both teams fielding strong squads we should be in for a great game. Stay with us for live coverage throughout.