In a highly anticipated clash, the Glasgow Warriors are set to face Connacht in the URC Play-Off Quarter-Final. This decisive match will take place at 19:45 BST, where both teams are making crucial changes to strengthen their lineups.
Glasgow Warriors Team Update
Glasgow Warriors welcome back key player Scott Cummings after a four-month injury layoff. The 26-year-old second-row last took the field in January and missed several matches following a calf injury sustained during Scotland’s Six Nations victory over France in March.
Cummings replaces the injured Gregor Brown. Additionally, Patrick Schickerling returns to the starting lineup at loosehead prop. He is joined by returning back-row players Matt Fagerson and Rory Darge, who both missed last weekend’s away victory against Ulster. However, Jamie Dobie will not play due to ongoing recovery.
- Starting XV for Glasgow Warriors:
- Josh McKay
- Kyle Steyn
- Stafford McDowall
- Sione Tuipulotu
- Kyle Rowe
- Dan Lancaster
- George Horne
- Patrick Schickerling
- Johnny Matthews
- Zander Fagerson
- Scott Cummings
- Alex Samuel
- Matt Fagerson
- Rory Darge
- Jack Dempsey
Connacht’s Lineup Adjustments
Connacht also makes significant adjustments, with coach Stuart Lancaster implementing five changes to his squad. Notably, forwards Dylan Tierney-Martin and Darragh Murray return to the side.
Tierney-Martin steps in for Eoin de Buitléar at hooker, while Sam Illo starts at tight-head prop in place of Finlay Bealham. Joe Joyce is replaced by Murray in the second row. The back row sees Paul Boyle come in for the injured Sean Jansen, alongside captain Cian Prendergast and Shamus Hurley-Langton. In the backs, John Devine replaces Harry West at outside centre.
- Starting XV for Connacht:
- Sam Gilbert
- Shane Jennings
- John Devine
- Bundee Aki
- Shayne Bolton
- Josh Ioane
- Ben Murphy
- Billy Bohan
- Dylan Tierney-Martin
- Sam Illo
- Josh Murphy
- Darragh Murray
- Cian Prendergast
- Shamus Hurley-Langton
- Paul Boyle
Match Details
This match promises to be an intense showdown, setting the stage for a thrilling playoff encounter. Both teams will aim to capitalize on their strategic adjustments to secure a position in the next round.
