Six Scotland internationals return to Warriors starting XV

Apr 6 • General News, Guinness Pro14 • 1082 Views • Comments Off on Six Scotland internationals return to Warriors starting XV

Glasgow Warriors welcome back a further six Scotland internationals to their squad as they take on the reigning Champions Scarlets in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow afternoon, live on Sky Sports.

Glasgow ran in ten tries in their last outing against Zebre with four players who played for Scotland in their final NatWest 6 Nations against Italy featuring at Scotstoun.

Head Coach Dave Rennie has selected six more internationals knowing that victory will guarantee his side top spot in Conference A and a home semi-final.

Stuart Hogg and Tommy Seymour rerun to the back three, joining DTH Van Der Merwe who scored two tries against Zebre, his first game since re-joining the club from Newcastle.

Ali Price and Finn Russell are the starting half backs, while Sam Johnson and Nick Grigg combine in midfield.

Captain Ryan Wilson starts alongside Callum Gibbins and Rob Harley in the back-row.

In front of them, Jonny Gray partners with Tim Swinson and Oli Kebble and Zander Fagerson pack down either side of George Turner.

Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Dave Rennie said: “We’ve had a good week training. It has been great to have the rest of the Scotland boys back in refreshed following a positive 6 Nations.

“Scarlets lead the comp in turnover tries so we know how dangerous they can be. Ball security will be key.”

Glasgow Warriors team to play Scarlets in the Guinness PRO14, kick off 4.15pm, live on Sky Sports. You can follow the game on Twitter @GlasgowWarriors. Glasgow Warriors appearances in brackets:
15. Stuart Hogg (103)
14. Tommy Seymour (111)
13. Nick Grigg (38)
12. Sam Johnson (37)
11. DTH van der Merwe (97)
10. Finn Russell (76)
9. Ali Price (54)

1. Jamie Bhatti (23)
2. George Turner (15)
3. Zander Fagerson (64)
4. Tim Swinson (108)
5. Jonny Gray (83)
6. Rob Harley (179)
7. Callum Gibbins (10)
8. Ryan Wilson (137) CAPTAIN

Replacements
16. Grant Stewart (5)
17. Oli Kebble (8)
18. Siua Halanukonuka (12)
19. Scott Cummings (34)
20. Chris Fusaro (138)
21. Henry Pyrgos (142)
22. Peter Horne (134)
23. Lelia Masaga (6)

Players unavailable: Adam Ashe (ankle), Fraser Brown (ankle), Ryan Grant (back), Paddy Kelly (ankle), Pat MacArthur, Leo Sarto (shoulder), Brandon Thomson (knee), Richie Vernon (ankle) and Lewis Wynne (hip).