Gloucester Rugby Club : Player Quotes

"With any game against Australia, no matter what sport, it is going to be a tough one. I played against Australia five times and it is never easy."

"The Gloucester boys are in for a new experience. It will be a fantastic occasion for the club and will put us on a global footing".

"It is one for the loyal fans and it is not to be missed when those famous green and gold jerseys run out at Kingsholm." - Mike Burton former Gloucester, England and British & Irish Lions prop and chairman of leading sports management company the Mike Burton Group.

"The history surrounding this tour is compelling and we're delighted a match against Gloucester will deepen the links to some great Wallabies teams of the past" - Australian Rugby Union Managing Director and CEO John O'Neill

"We want to provide players with the opportunity to wear the national jersey and build competition for places in the Test side" - Robbie Deans Wallabies' coach

"From my point of view, it'll be great to have the chance to take on the Aussies again. But, it's exciting for the club and, most of all, for the spectators as well to have an international side here. - Greg Somerville, Gloucester Rugby and former All Black prop.

"I think it's good for the supporters as it gives them a chance to see these players coming and playing on their home patch, in their own stadium and not everyone gets the chance to go and watch international games at Twickenham." - Trevor Woodman, former Gloucester Rugby and England prop, World Cup winner against Australia in 2003.

"It's an exciting fixture. Every player and coach wants to see how they match up against the very best in the world. And the Wallabies certainly fall into that bracket".

"What is equally as mouth watering is the fact we'll be taking them on at Kingsholm. I think it's a fantastic opportunity for our supporters to see Gloucester taking on an international side".

"These games don't come along very often. I'm sure it will be a memorable occasion and a capacity crowd at Kingsholm would make it even more special." - Gloucester Rugby Head Coach Bryan Redpath

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