FORMER Worcester Warriors hooker Chris Brooker has joined Gloucester on a month's loan.

With injuries to Darren Dawidiuk and Luke Cole, Brooker has joined Gloucester from Bristol and will provide cover for Richard Hibbard and Tom Lindsay.

The 29-year-old counts Harlequins and Worcester Warriors among his former clubs and has made more than 60 Premiership appearances as well as representing England Saxons.