Wales international Freddie Thomas has signed a new deal at Gloucester as he looks to kick on after making his Test bow against South Africa last year.
Round Nine of the Premiership provides extra festive cheer as five games are on the schedule, including Bath v Saracens and Harlequins v Leicester Tigers.
With Round Six of the Premiership in the books, we're joined by ex-England, Northampton Saints and Newcastle Falcons centre Luther Burrell who picks his Team of the Week.
