Bath head coach John Connolly is relishing the prospect of taking on rivals Gloucester in the semi-finals of the Powergen Cup.

The west country sides were paired in the draw for the last four last night, while Leeds were drawn against London Irish.

Connolly said: "A west country derby means a lot to us and Gloucester are the team to beat of the four sides.

"It would be great to win something this season trophies and silverware are what rugby's about and it is definitely something for us to focus on now. There are two ways to get into Europe and this is one of them."

Cherry and Whites scrum-half Andy Gomarsall said: "I knew this was going to happen we have just had one derby against Bristol so I thought another was on the cards."

Both matches will be played on the weekend of March 5-6 with the venues yet to be confirmed.