Gloucester will have a talented young squad on show, for whom this will be a fantastic experience, and a good opportunity to learn and develop by playing regularly against the top players in the country.
Northampton have recently had 10 players named in the U17 and U18 England training squads so there is no questioning the quality of rugby and the level of intensity that the game will provide.
The players have made huge strides since pre season, both as a squad and as individuals, under the guidance of coaching pair Pete Buxton and Geraint Davies, and are relishing the chance to get the Cherry and Whites' league competition off to a flying start.
Kick will be at 11:30am at Hartpury College. Supporters will be most welcome and entrance is free.
Gloucester Rugby U18s
1. Will Goodrick-Clarke (Cheltenham College/Stow-On-The-Wold RFC)
2. Ryan Charles (Hartpury College/Matson RFC)
3. Jack Spencer (Hartpury College/Widden Old Boys RFC)
4. Jonny Hill (Hartpury College)
5. Simon Linsell (Marling School)
6. Tom Lushington (Cheltenham College)
7. Sam Underhill (Sir Thomas Rich's/Longlevens RFC)
8. Lewis Ludlow (Hartpury College)
9. Reece Boughton (Hartpury College/Matson RFC)
10. Joe Carolan (Sir Thomas Rich's/Cheltenham Tigers)
11. Jack Lawthom (Hartpury College)
12. Harry Priestner (Rendcomb College/Cheltenham Tigers)
13. Mark Harrison (Hartpury College)
14. Ollie Thorley (Cheltenham College/Stow-On-The-Wold RFC)
15. Will Hayward (Hartpury College)
Replacements:
16. Kieran Routledge (Abingdon School/Witney RFC)
17. Alec Clarey (Hartpury College)
18. Syd Haskayne (Cheltenham Tigers)
19. Nial Gibbons (Hartpury College)
20. Will Safe (Hartpury College/Old Patesians RFC)
21. Ollie Young (Sir Thomas Rich's/Cheltenham Tigers)
22. Julian Osbourne (Wycliffe College)
23. Robson Skipsey (St Peters High School/Cinderford RFC)
24. Tom Griffiths (Hartpury College/Longlevens RFC)
