Olivier Azam is hopeful of agreeing new terms with Gloucester – but says the final decision on his future will depend largely on his family.

The popular French hooker is out of contract at the end of the season and is weighing up offers from both Gloucester and Toulon in his homeland.

And the 34-year-old, who has made 21 Gloucester appearances this season, admits he is yet to make his mind up.

"Nothing has been concluded yet," said Azam. "It's always good to know you have been somewhere for eight years and they still want you! But you get to a point in your life where you have to make a decision and those are not always rugby-based.

"I will have to think about everything before I make that decision.

"It's always a big decision when you get to contract talks and you have to make the right choice.

"But I like it here and hope we can sort something out."

And the Frenchman says he is enjoying his rugby at Kingsholm after helping Gloucester to the top of the Guinness Premiership table.

"I have played a lot of rugby this season and recently I have been given more responsibility within the squad, which is something I am honoured about," he said. "Things are going well.

"I'm enjoying my rugby and as long as I keep enjoying playing and putting in the work in training, I will keep going.

"I have been chasing a trophy with Gloucester for a long time and I hope we are going to get one very soon. We need some silverware to show to everyone what we are worth."