Glasgow Warriors Make Two Changes for Leinster Clash
Glasgow Warriors have announced their team to face Leinster at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, June 7, with two changes to the starting lineup. The Warriors are looking to continue their title defence after a 36-18 triumph over the DHL Stormers last time out.
According to Glasgow Warriors, Fin Richardson comes into the starting lineup at tight-head, the former Scotland U20 prop continuing an impressive debut campaign in Glasgow colours by lining up alongside Jamie Bhatti and Gregor Hiddleston in the front-row. As reported by the same source, Richardson’s inclusion is one of two changes to the team, with Adam Hastings named at fly-half in the only change to the back-line.
As stated by Glasgow Warriors, Alex Samuel and Scott Cummings continue as the partnership in the second-row, having combined for three lineout steals in last Friday’s win over the Stormers at Scotstoun. Euan Ferrie and Rory Darge are once more selected on the flanks after combining superbly for Glasgow’s opening try last time out, with Henco Venter packing down at number eight.
The back-three is unchanged, meaning Kyle Rowe – scorer of a brace of tries last weekend – and captain Kyle Steyn line up either side of full-back, Josh McKay. Tom Jordan moves to inside centre to accommodate the inclusion of Hastings, partnering Sione Tuipulotu in the midfield for tomorrow afternoon’s clash.
As quoted in Glasgow Warriors, Head Coach Smith said: "Leinster are the standard setters in this competition. They finished top of the standings for a reason, and have consistently out-performed teams across the course of this season while showing their strength in depth." He added: "It is a challenge that we know we will need to be at our best to meet, and the players are focused on the task at hand."
The Glasgow Warriors team to face Leinster at Aviva Stadium, Saturday 7 June, kick-off 2.45pm is as follows:
1 Jamie Bhatti (124)
2 Gregor Hiddleston (26)
3 Fin Richardson (7)
4 Alex Samuel (39)
5 Scott Cummings (141)
6 Euan Ferrie (38)
7 Rory Darge (66)
8 Henco Venter (35)
9 George Horne (138)
10 Adam Hastings (69)
11 Kyle Rowe (36)
12 Tom Jordan (70)
13 Sione Tuipulotu (67)
14 Kyle Steyn (C) (91)
15 Josh McKay (63)
Replacements:
16 Johnny Matthews (96)
17 Rory Sutherland (11)
18 Sam Talakai (20)
19 Max Williamson (30)
20 Jack Mann (14)
21 Macenzzie Duncan (3)
22 Stafford McDowall (93)
23 Jamie Dobie (87)
Unavailable for selection: Gregor Brown (knee), Jack Dempsey (hamstring), Matt Fagerson (ankle), Zander Fagerson (calf), Huw Jones (Achilles), Ally Miller (back), Duncan Munn (shoulder), Patrick Schickerling (foot), Sione Vailanu (knee), Duncan Weir (shoulder).
The Glasgow Warriors’ coaching team will be looking to make an impact on the game with their tactics and team selection, as they aim to secure a win against Leinster. With this team selection, Glasgow Warriors are set to give their all in the match against Leinster.
