Henry Trinder

The gifted winger has already appeared in full Gloucester colours as a replacement against Sale last season. Quick and gaining in experience, Trinder has been one of Moseley’s stand-out performers in the last couple of seasons.

Already represented England at Under-18 level, he scored the winning try in the BUSA final at Twickenham last season. His sporting hero is Gloucester winger James Simpson-Daniel.

Charlie Sharples

The former Wycliffe College student moved to St Peter’s School in Gloucester and scored a hat-trick in the Daily Mail Under-18s final at Twickenham.

Like Trinder, he has already experienced life in the Guinness Premiership and made his first start against London Irish last season and then off the bench against Sale. Also on loan at Moseley, he had a tremendous try scoring record last season.

Dave Lewis

England Under-18 scrum-half Dave Lewis joined the club from the Exeter Chiefs and is looking to play his way into the first team squad.

The 19-year-old recently signed a one-year contract extension with the Kingsholm club and will continue combining his rugby development with a course in Sports Coaching and Conditioning at Hartpury College – Gloucester’s training base.

Olly Morgan

The talented full-back former pupil at Millfield, signed a professional contract with Gloucester in 2004. Morgan has represented England at Under 19 level and during the 2007 Six Nations Championship made his debut against Scotland at full-back and later made a second appearance against Ireland, but being forced off with a shoulder injury.

Injuries have shortened Morgan’s early career and he is yet to show his very best. His ability under the high ball and his gameline breaking are two of his very best attributes. Being fully fit, he will challenge Willie Walker and Iain Balshaw for the number 15 shirt, in the 2008-09 season.

Luke Narraway

The back-row forward joined Gloucester from Kings School, Worcester. He made his debut away at Leeds in 2003 and has since transformed into a devastating ball carrier who loves to run in open space.

He has represented England at Under 18, Under 21 level and played for the Saxons. He made his full England debut against Wales at Twickenham in the 2008 Six Nations Championship which capped off a remarkable 6 months in which he cemented a place in the Gloucester team as well. He will be looking to add to his International honors and continue his great form into the new 2008-09 season.

Andy Hazell

Hazell has six England caps and progressed from Gloucester’s junior set-up to establish himself as one of the most effective, durable and committed flankers in the Premiership.

Alongside Adam Eustace, the pair were first given contracts by former director of rugby Philippe Saint-Andre and Hazell has continued his progression by making 26 appearances last season. Hazell is one of the new breed of senior players at Kingsholm and can expect even greater things to come next season.

Adam Eustace

The hugely competitive lock also progressed at the same time as Hazell after graduating from junior club Widden Old Boys. Always competitive, he formed a key partnership with Alex Brown in the 2003/4 season and has established himself as a key man in the squad.

James Forrester

Forrester was part of the most successful graduation period in Gloucester’s Academy history. Alongside Marcel Garvey, Brad Davies, Clive Stuart-Smith and James Simpson-Daniel, the number eight made a massive impact at senior level.

An England international, Forrester has scored 29 tries in all competitions since his debut in 2001 and his effort in extra-time against London Irish in the European Challenge Cup sealed the win for Gloucester.

Sadly James had to retire from professional early due to a recurring knee injury.

James Simpson-Daniel

The brilliant England winger also progressed through the Academy set-up and has 48 tries in 103 appearances in all competitions. Blighted by injury at key stages of his career, Simpson-Daniel remains one of the most striking and threatening runners in the country.

Players to watch

Charlie Simpson-Daniel

Shaun Knight

Yann Thomas

Dan Williams

Danny Wright

Jordi Pasqualin

Freddie Burns

Jonny May