From the match programme:-
"CORDIAL WELCOME TO THE "BLACK AND AMBERS" "
"Leaders in the Welsh Rugby Union and the Anglo-Welsh merit tables; a splendid record to date of 26 victories from 30 matches, with 519 points against 237; in the semi-final round of the Welsh R.U. Cup for the first time in their history; and unbeaten this season by an English club!"
"This is a list of the remarkable achievements of Newport - the famous "Black and Ambers" - to whom we extend a particularly cordial welcome this evening. It gives some idea of the magnitude of the task facing Gloucester, who will be anxious to avenge their defeat at the hands of Newport at Rodney Parade last October by 30 points to 4."
"The Black and Ambers have lost only three matches this season, all on their opponents' grounds, their conquerors being Pontypool, Cardiff and Neath, while they held Moseley to a draw at the Reddings. Unfortunately Newport will be without their three internationals this evening, skipper David Burcher, Gareth Evans and Jeff Squire - all resting in view of the big clash on Saturday between Wales and England."
"But with reserve strength in depth Newport will as usual be formidable opposition and we look forward to such another exciting tussel as last season's game at Kingsholm, when Gloucester won by 17 - 13 on Saturday, October 18, 1975."