Gloucester Rugby were in total control of Thursday evening's Amlin Challenge Cup win over Mont de Marsan but had to overcome the elements and also finishing the game with 14 men before clinching the win.
So, Gloucester got their 2012-13 Amlin Challenge Cup campaign off to a winning start and now look ahead to Bordeaux-Begles visiting Kingsholm next Thursday evening (kick off 7:45pm).
The club photographer was on hand to capture the events of the day.
To view a selection of photos from the game, start the slideshow above.
If anyone would like to purchase any photographs featured on the club website, they can visit his website by clicking HERE.