On Saturday 25,000 fans of the Cherry-and-Whites will converge on Twickenham for the Powergen Cup Final. Gloucester sold out their initial 20,000 allocation in just a few days, and sold the extras out almost as quickly. We will take 50+ plus coaches to HQ as well as the massive amount of people travelling by car and train.

Northampton have been equally impressive with ticket sales. They sold out their 20,000 after putting them on general release. They have also sold their extras. They will take a reported 65+ coaches.

Gloucester, for probably the first time this season, are pretty much injury free. Vickery is of course still out, but hopes have risen of a return to the team for the last few games of season due to his back problem healing quickly.

There is a slight doubt over Andy Hazell, but he hopes to be fit in time. He is still trying to shake of the ankle injury he obtained in the Bristol match a couple of weeks ago.

Gloucester Squad:

Forwards

Olivier Azam - Almost certain to start at hooker. Brilliant power with the ball in hand and will put his life on the line should it mean Gloucester will win. The heavyweight hooker option.

Jake Boer C - Captain in Phil Vickery's absence. There is no more trustworthy forward in English Rugby. Fantastic tackler and brilliant ground work. Will be lifting the trophy first after the match.

Peter Buxton - Unlikely to start in good weather. A powerhouse in the back row but more likely to have a starring role on the softer wetter ground. A heavyweight option.

Mark Cornwell - Will almost certainly start in the second row. Lineout expert, without him this area could be a Gloucester weakness.

Andy Deacon - The veteran prop could have a part to play, and may possibibly even start. A good scrummager and will give every last breath for the cause.

Adam Eustace - Is the likely starting partner to Cornwell in the second row. A strong runner and good tackler. Safe in the lineout.

Rob Fidler - Could have a role to play in the second row, and may possibly start. Fantastic in the lineout due to his height.

James Forrester - Will almost certainly start, maybe on the flank or otherwise at number 8. Brilliant in the loose and a fantastic link between forwards and backs. Can break through gaps and out of tackles like no other forward.

Chris Fortey - The second choice at hooker. A bit safer as the lineout thrower and is a good scrummager.

Andy Hazell - Slight injury worry but should start on the flank. Fantastic in the loose as well as a good ground worker.

Junior Paramore - Is almost certain to feature but competition is hot in the back row and he may not start. Adds useful weight to the back row.

Ed Pearce - Unlikely to start but is a useful power replacement for the second row.

Rodrigo Roncero - A decent scrummager and fantastic as turning over ball. Should start.

Trevor Woodman - Back from winning the grand slam with England, should start at prop but probably won't last 80 mins. Brilliant scrummager and rucker, and adds an uncontestable force to the maul.

Backs

Simon Amor - Back from the Honk Kong sevens. Unlikely to feature.

Tom Beim - Winger who could feature depending on selections elsewhere. Runs well in a straight line.

Chris Catling - Unlikely to feature and is in the team as a replacement should Thinus Delport pick up an injury.

Thinus Delport - First choice full back. Positions himself well and come up the line at the right times. Can clear the ball well and is a trustworthy tackler.

Terry Fanolua - Depending on Melville's partnership choice he could start along side Robert Todd. A crash ball centre.

Marcel Garvey - Should start on the wing. Brilliant acceleration and will add that special ingredient to the Gloucester attack.

Andy Gomarsall - A certainty at scrum half. Reliable and can spot any openings in the line to break through. Always seems to choose the correct option.

Ludovic Mercier - Certain starter at fly half. A dynamite boot when clearing and is a decent percentage goal kicker. Now has an extra dimension to his game in free play.

Henry Paul - May start at centre should Melville choose him and Simpson-Daniel. A sturdy tackler and can open up the opposition.

James Simpson-Daniel - A magician who will almost certainly start, at either centre or on the wing. Runs good lines and is always in support.

Clive Stuart-Smith - Second choice scrum half. Unlikely to feature.

Robert Todd - Will start at centre along with Terry Fanolua should Melville choice the power option. Crash ball player and good tackler.

Saints will play with two captains, Pountney and Leslie. They will hope to end their cup final jinx appearing in their third final in four seasons. They lost to London Irish in last years final, but beat them in this year's semi to get to Twickenham.

Saints Team:

Forwards:

1 Tom Smith
2 Steve Thompson
3 Robbie Morris
4 Matt Lord
5 Steve Williams
6 Mark Conners
7 Budge Pountney (co-capt)
8 Andrew Blowers

Backs:

15 Nick Beal
14 Bruce Reihana
13 Peter Jorgensen
12 John Leslie (co-capt)
11 Ben Cohen
10 Paul Grayson
9 Matt Dawson

Saints Facts (taken from www.northamptonsaints.co.uk)