Dean Ryan's side will clash with the Welsh region next year in the knockout stages after Apo Satala's try three minutes from time rescued a one point victory over Newcastle at Kingston Park.
Gloucester's salvage operation was initiated by replacement scrum-half Dave Lewis, who added a vibrancy and energy that had been missing from an under-par, error-strewn contest.
Despite dominating possession and territory that forced Newcastle into a monumental tackle count, Gloucester are having to play far too much rugby to win games they are monopolising.
But when Lewis combined with Ryan Lamb from a scrum 20 metres out, Peter Buxton added his weight up the right and when play came back quickly, Satala was on hand to thunder over for the decisive score three minutes from time.
A full match report will appear as soon as possible.
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