Gloucester will be without lock Adam Eustace for the start of the season.

Head coach Dean Ryan told BBC Radio Gloucestershire: "He's broken a bone in his foot, it'll be a couple of weeks but we hope to see him back soon."

Ryan has also confirmed Olly Barkley is progressing well after injuring his wrist on international duty.

"The last couple of weeks of a fracture is always difficult but Olly is back in training, if he feels comfortable we'll move him on quite quickly," he said.