But the game ended in contentious fashion with a dispute about Gloucester’s front row replacements.

The Rugby Football Union competitions sub-committee met this evening to review events, and concluded that there was “insufficient justification” to alter the result of the game.

However, Leicester can appeal against the decision, and must lodge any protest within 48 hours.

As things stand tonight, Gloucester will play Northampton in the Powergen Cup final at Twickenham on Saturday, April 5.

Tonight’s RFU statement read: “The issues under consideration were a technical interpretation of the regulations and of the laws of the game.

“Upon strict interpretation it was concluded that, after lengthy deliberation, there was insufficient justification to alter the result of the game.

“The panel recommended that the competitions sub-committee and England Rugby Ltd conduct an urgent review of regulations surrounding front row replacements and uncontested scrums.

“In addition the panel suggested the RFU urgently consider the implications of the regulations with a view to proposing amendments to the laws of the game to the IRB.

“Any interested party can appeal the decision but must do so within 48 hours.

“The panel consisted of Jonathan Dance, chairman of competitions sub-committee, Howard Thomas, chief executive of Premier Rugby and a board member of England Rugby Ltd, and Paul Astbury, member of the competitions sub-committee.”