Brendan Macken determined to make the most of his opportunity...

Brendan Macken is aiming to earn a long-term contract at Gloucester after making his debut in Sunday's defeat to Sale Sharks.

The Irish centre has joined the Cherry and Whites on loan from Leinster for the remainder of the season to cover for injured Henry Trinder but is out of contract in the summer.

He was one of Gloucester's better performers in their insipid 23-6 loss to Sale Sharks which saw their losing streak on the road against the Salford-based outfit stretched to 14 years.

But Macken hopes that is just his first taste of action from his temporary club which could become his ne…

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