Gloucester Rugby vs London Irish - 1873 Man of the Match : News

Shane scored two tries in each half to contribute 20 points to Gloucester's 47-3 victory over the Exiles, and was an obvious choice for Man of the Match.

He came into the Cathedral View lounge after the game to receive his award from Fiona Stephens of The Daffodil.

Shane then took part in an informal Q&A, facilitated by former Gloucester back row forward Simon Devereux, alongside team mates Rob Cook and Tom Savage.

A try scorer in the 33-12 semi-final win over Newcastle, Billy Burns admitted that Gloucester hadn't started well, but that the last hour was much improved. A final in Bilbao now beckons but Burns insists the immediate focus is on Bath next week.

Man of the Match Jason Woodward admitted when talking to GRTV after the win over Newcastle, that Gloucester had shown the best of what they could do but also the worst before easing to victory and a place in the final.

Reflecting on the 33-12 European Rugby Challenge Cup semi-final win over Newcastle on Friday evening, Head Coach Johan Ackermann praised both his team and the crowd for staying patient during a tricky opening period.