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Red-hot Gloucester book final place

Gloucester smashed Saracens 50-9 at sun-baked Kingsholm to move within one victory of their first Guinness Premiership title.

The west country giants cruised into next Saturday's Twickenham final against Leicester or Bristol by scoring seven unanswered tries and claiming their biggest victory of the season.

Having finished top after the 22-game regular league season, Gloucester underlined their championship credentials through touchdowns from Peter Richards, Luke Narraway, Anthony Allen, Andy Hazell, Mark Foster and Christian Califano.

The home side also claimed a penalty try, while full-back Willie Walker kicked 15 points.

Saracens, buoyant following their highest league finish since 2000, were outclassed, and three Glen Jackson penalties provided scant crumbs of comfort.

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