From the match programme:-
"Time to sit up and take notice!"
"Well now, and how are we feeling today?"
"A little lethargic perhaps? A trifle fractured after a Boxing Day party? Having stopped gazing into the old port, in favour of a look at Newport, you could well consider that the omens all point to a game to start the turgid blood flowing again, today."
"This being the Season of Goodwill, perhaps Newport will forgive us for drawing something of a veil over our last meeting with them, apart from readily admitting that they gave us a good, old-fashioned hiding."
"You'll recall, however, that the backlash which the experience generated descended on the heads of Pontypool and Leicester, so perhaps we owe them something for showing us the error of our ways."
"In one way, it was almost pleasant to be on the wrong end of that game. Newport haven't been their normal selves for a Season or two, and even before our visit to Rodney Road we had heard that a revival was in progress, which is always pleasant to hear, in such time-honoured and respected opponents as Newport."
"Last Season, our first game, at Kingsholm, resulted in a worthwhile 31-12 win for Gloucester. Steve Baker, Alan Brooks and Paul Wood all scored tries, while Brian Russeli chipped in with a drop goal. Peter Butler added another drop goal, converted two of the tries and kicked three penalties."
"We were supposed to meet them again on December 22nd, but the match had to be called off - due, if memory serves, to the weather."
"So, welcome and Season's Greetings, Newport. We're looking forward to the game."