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Ben Loader: ‘Gloucester want to be a team that fights for everything’ as European champions loom

Rejuvenated and top of the Gallagher Prem, the Cherry and Whites take on the most daunting task in European rugby this Friday.

By Neil Squires · Rugby Pass

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:34 AM

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Ben Loader is preparing for Gloucester's Champions Cup clash against reigning champions Bordeaux-Begles at Kingsholm.
The 27-year-old winger has scored three tries in his first three Premiership games this season.
Loader spent two years playing for South African side Stormers following the collapse of London Irish in 2023.

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Gloucester winger Ben Loader is looking ahead to a major European Champions Cup clash against reigning champions Bordeaux-Begles at Kingsholm on Friday. The 27-year-old enters the fixture in strong form, having scored three tries across his first three Premiership appearances to help Gloucester into an impressive start to the campaign.

Loader discussed his journey following London Irish's financial collapse in 2023, which led to a two-year spell in South Africa with the Stormers before joining Gloucester. The winger is now targeting consistent club performances amid suggestions of a potential England A call-up for next month's fixture against Argentina A.

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Ben Loader: ‘Gloucester want to be a team that fights for everything’ as European champions loom

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