They've come close several times over the years but England U20s finally defeated the Baby Blacks on Tuesday evening to qualify for the final of the Junior World Championship where they will take on Wales.
The Gloucester Rugby Academy has established a production line of rugby talent in recent times, and Assistant Academy Manager Simon Lane is confident that the latest generation are going to step up to the mark.
Exeter and Gloucester put on a powerful argument for summer rugby at Sandy Park on Saturday afternoon, sharing 79 points with Gareth Steenson's five second half penalties proving critical to deny gallant Gloucester, 40-39.
Gloucester Rugby end their 2012-13 Aviva Premiership campaign at Sandy Park against the Exeter Chiefs on Saturday. Director of Rugby Nigel Davies selects the same starting XV that defeated Saracens a fortnight ago.
Two tries from Jonny May led the way in a superb and often heroic 28-23 Aviva Premiership victory over league leaders Saracens at Kingsholm on Saturday afternoon.