Gareth Chilcott column: Bristol will be part of a little bit of history this evening when they play in the final match at Stradey Park.

I remember playing for Bath in some great games at Stradey down the years, competing for the rag doll, which used to be hung from the crossbar.

Whenever we played down there it was always full of passion – and tonight's game is likely to be no different.

The people of Llanelli are proud rugby people and it will be a sentimental evening as they say goodbye to the place that has been their home for more than 100 years.

For Bristol, this evening's EDF Energy Cup game is all about building on the positivity generated by last week's first win of the season. They are desperate to say that was their turning point of the season.

They have ended that 13-match losing run with a win over Toulon, but now they face a difficult game against Scarlets. The return to league action in a few weeks is Bristol's main priority, but Richard Hill will be looking for performances from individuals tonight. This is a big chance for a lot of Bristol players.

Llanelli will find Bristol a hard nut to crack, but equally this will be a very hard game for Bristol.

I can see Bristol maintaining their progress in terms of performance, but if you ask me whether they will win the game, I would find it hard to back against Scarlets in the last game at Stradey Park.

Bath are at Sale this evening – and how do you call a game like this when there are so many changes? It's almost a case of tossing a coin – Sale are heads, Bath are tails and away we go!

This is likely to be won by whichever team wants it more, and both sides will be full of youngsters and second-string players eager to prove a point.

Two things make me think Sale might nick it tonight – and that is home advantage and the fact Charlie Hodgson is recalled at fly-half.

Gloucester face Newport Gwent Dragons at Kingsholm tomorrow – and Gloucester will be absolutely desperate for a comfortable victory after their defeat at Cardiff on Sunday.

I have said that Cardiff will be dark horses in the Heineken Cup this season – and I think they showed that with their performance against Gloucester at the Millennium Stadium.

Despite their defeat in the Welsh capital, Gloucester should have too much talent for Newport – even their fringe players can unlock defences and cause problems.