But Apo Satala crossed just after the break and Olly Barkley's penalty put Gloucester ahead for the first time.

BBC: Gloucester 24-17 Sale

The ball went left, but Northampton back-row Apo Satala put in a magnificent cover tackle to deny Brian Mujati a try in the corner.

BBC: Northampton 30-24 Gloucester

Rokoduguni is following in the footsteps of Aposoli Satala, who also represented the British Army before playing in England's top flight with Gloucester and Sale Sharks.

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Like Satala, who has been a star of Fiji's world renowned seven-a-side team, Rokoduguni is also an expert of that version of rugby which relies more on speed and agility than the traditional 15-a-side game.

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That did not appear to be on the cards when mistakes from Apo Satala and Morgan threw away certain scores soon after the break, but long-range efforts from Vainikolo and Watkins secured the five points.

BBC: Gloucester 48-5 Calvisano

But Gloucester sparked into action late in the first half with Foster finishing off a fine attack, started by Iain Balshaw and Satala before the ball was sprayed across the back division to the left corner.

BBC: Gloucester 24-17 Sale