Ryan ready for Ospreys clash

GLOUCESTER boss Dean Ryanbelieves today’s Heineken Cup showdown against a star-studded Ospreys side “falls right into the top bracket” of European club rugby.

Sat, 12 Jan, 2008 - 00:00

Andrew Baldock

The Guinness Premiership leaders head to Swansea chasing a victory which would secure their quarter-final place with a game remaining.

Even if Gloucester lose, a bonus-point home win against struggling Ulster on Sunday week would still guarantee top spot in Pool Two.

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