Cirencester will be hoping to secure an appearance at Twickenham by winning their Senior Vase game against Brighton Blues on Saturday.

The Gloucestershire side face Blues in the semi-final just a week after winning promotion in the league system.

"For us to get this far is a monumental achievement", said Cirencester coach Dean Hammett.

"I would never have believed it at the start of the season. It's a huge game for the boys."

He added: "They may never get another chance at this level to play at the national stadium."

The tie - against a side that won the Junior Vase last season and have gone through the whole of this season unbeaten - will be Cirencester's first at home in the competition. So far they have progressed through all seven rounds from away draws.

Chairman Rob Lister added : "Days like this are a dream for a club at our level and we hope to do the occasion justice. We want everyone connected with the club past and present to support us and contribute to a memorable day."

Saturday's match ball will be parachuted in shortly before kick-off by the Silver Stars based at local 29th Regiment, which has close ties with the club.

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