George Skivington, head coach of Gloucester Rugby, expressed concerns about maintaining momentum in the Premiership due to repeated breaks in the schedule. The league returns after a three-week hiatus for European Cup matches, with clubs having played only two games since January because of an eight-week break for the Six Nations Championship. With six rounds remaining but eight weeks until the final games on June 6, Skivington noted the unusual rhythm of 'games, breaks, games, breaks' complicating preparation. Gloucester, having suffered a 36-17 defeat to Leicester in their last outing on March 28, is the only club in the league without matches during the break. Skivington indicated that training has taken on a pre-season feel, focusing on physical conditioning and sharpening skills ahead of their return against local rivals Bristol. With playoff hopes dashed, Gloucester's goal is now to secure a top-eight finish to qualify for next season's Champions Cup, emphasizing the need for improvement in their game.