A final reminder that you have just 10 more minutes to tell us whether you think Leicester Tigers are going to finish in the top four of the Premiership this season.

The vote, which you can find on the right-hand side of the page (desktop) or via the tab at the top (mobile and tablet), will close at 20:15 GMT and you can click here to read our voting terms and conditions.

Goodness me, from all of 47 metres out and in these windy conditions, James Hook absolutely nails the kick. Some strike that is.

The rain is now beginning to absolutely pound down - and you sense that every point is going to be crucial tonight.

What a hand-off from Mathew Tait that is, crashing into Billy Burns, who goes tumbling to the floor. Welcome to the match, Burns junior!

Now the ball finds its way back to Billy's older brother Freddie, but as he boots it forward Leicester are caught offside.

And, from a slightly tighter angle but closer to the posts than his previous effort, Freddie Burns again lands the penalty and Tigers are back in front.

It's not all that long ago that Burns was starting the first Test of England's tour of New Zealand. I wonder where he stands in the fly-half pecking order now?

In the aftermath of the restart, the Cherry and Whites will have themselves a line-out. Now, is Darren Dawidiuk's delivery better this time around? Yes - but Gloucester are penalised at the breakdown that follows and now it's Freddie Burns's turn from the tee again...

As sweet as you like, Gloucester's Welsh fly-half James Hook calmly splits the posts. It's been a fairly scrappy opening 10 minutes at Welford Road, and it's all square.

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That's pretty sloppy straight from the restart though, as Gloucester win the ball and, as the rolling maul begins to get going, Sebastian De Chaves is penalised for going in at the side and hands the away side a chance to level things up immediately.

And, despite the blustery conditions, that's good from Freddie Burns and first blood goes to Tigers.

That's not too clever from Darren Dawidiuk, his throw hopelessly wayward, and so Tigers have a scrum around 25 metres or so from the Gloucester line. Now, what can the hosts muster here? After a reset, they'll get themselves a penalty, which Freddie Burns will line up...

We're also under way at Franklin's Gardens, where the leaders Northampton are hosting London Irish. No score yet but the home side have had the best of the first five minutes.

Despite securing good ball from the set-piece, thanks to a right old heave-ho from the Gloucester pack, Leicester manage to turn it over moments later and Freddie Burns clears to touch.

And we're under way. Leicester knock-on soon after the kick-off, and so Gloucester have a scrum.

The players of Leicester Tigers, in their familiar all-green strip, and Gloucester make their way onto the pitch. The visitors are in their red and white hoops, which is handy given I'll be calling them the Cherry and Whites for the next couple of hours.

It looks a half-decent evening for rugby at Welford Road.

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While we wait for the players to make their way onto the field, hopefully you'll forgive us for reminding you about tonight's vote.

We're asking whether or not you reckon Leicester will finish in the top four this season.

The vote, which you can find on the right-hand side of the page (desktop) or via the tab at the top (mobile and tablet), will close at 20:15 GMT and you can click here to read our voting terms and conditions.

Northampton Saints: Wilson; K. Pisi, G. Pisi, Stephenson, Elliott; Myler, Fotuali'i; A. Waller, Haywood, Ma'afu, Manoa, Day, Clark, Dowson (capt), Dickinson.

Replacements: Williams, E. Waller, Denman, Craig, Harrison, Dickson, Olver, Tuala.

London Irish: Fenby; Ojo, Mulchrone, Sheridan, Fowlie; Geraghty, Steele; Court, Paice, Aulika, Skivington (capt), Sinclair, Treviranus, Gilsenan, Guest.

Replacements: Stevens, Halavatau, Palframan, Cox, Narraway, O'Leary, Brophy-Clews, Lewington.

So, with that late switch in mind, here's what we're left with...

Leicester Tigers: Tait; Thompstone, Catchpole, Bai, Goneva; F. Burns, Harrison; Ayerza, Briggs, Mulipola, De Chaves, Kitchener, Gibson, Salvi, Crane (capt).

Replacements: Thacker, Rizzo, Balmain, Whetton, Pearce, Mele, Roberts, Benjamin.

Gloucester: B. Burns; Sharples, Atkinson, Meakes, Purdy; Hook, Robson; Murphy, Dawidiuk, Afoa, Savage (capt), Palmer, Kalamafoni, Kvesic, Evans.

Replacements: Lutui, Thomas, Knight, Hudson, Moriarty, Braley, Trinder, Reynolds.

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A late change to the Gloucester team to tell you about - and it sets up an intriguing family confrontation.

Tevita Halaifonua has dropped out, paving the way for Billy Burns to come in at full-back, with Charlie Sharples moving to the right wing.

It's Billy v Freddie, according to Gloucester's Twitter account,, external for the first time!

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If 2014 was an unsettling time for Kingsholm folk, 2015 has thus far been anything but.

Gloucester have recorded six wins out of six so far this year, including Premiership victories over Exeter and Saracens in early January, and another success tonight could inch them towards the top half of the table.

"Momentum and confidence are massive in rugby, and to have won six from our last six, with two good performances in the LV= Cup, is great for the confidence of the team," head coach Laurie Fisher told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.

"They're bouncing around and enjoying training. There are things to work on but we're taking momentum with us."

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Following Brian Smith's departure a month ago to the day, you may be forgiven for not really knowing who is running the show at the Madejski Stadium at the moment.

The Exiles acted swiftly in appointing Tom Coventry to replace Smith, but he won't be arriving until the autumn, with commitments with Super Rugby side Chiefs and Samoa to fulfil first.

Glenn Delaney has instead been placed in interim charge - and Coventry admits that it is "unfortunate" that his role with Irish has been delayed.

"I've been speaking to Bob Casey, Glenn Delaney and Richard Whiffin, so I know a bit about what they're doing and some of the players," he told BBC Radio Berkshire. "Ideally, I want to be stuck in from day one, but we'll see how it goes."