The Glasgow Warriors are making strategic adjustments as they prepare for the upcoming 1872 Cup double-header return-leg against Edinburgh, with head coach Franco Smith implementing three changes to the starting XV. The alterations come after the team emerged victorious with a 22-10 home win over Edinburgh in the previous encounter.
Johnny Matthews is set to make a return at hooker, replacing George Turner who will now be on the bench. Tom Gordon will take over from the injured Sione Vailanu in the back-row, while Ally Miller will shift from blindside flanker to No 8. Additionally, Tom Jordan will replace Ross Thompson at stand-off.
Looking ahead to the upcoming match, Smith acknowledged the tough challenge that lies ahead. He stated, “We are expecting another tough encounter tomorrow afternoon – while it is a big privilege for our players to play at Murrayfield, we expect Edinburgh to come out hard as they look to rectify their missed opportunities at Scotstoun last weekend as we know they still believe they can win this tie.”
Regarding their preparation for the match, Smith emphasised, “We have prepared well for this challenge and will look to be the best version of ourselves tomorrow, as we keep working hard to make each other better. We know that we will have a strong travelling support inside Murrayfield tomorrow and we want to put on a performance to finish the calendar year on a high.”
In the Glasgow Warriors line-up for the upcoming clash against Edinburgh, we will see J McKay, H Jones, S Tuipulotu, S McDowall, and K Rowe, among others. Notable absentees from the selection include Fraser Brown, Gregor Brown, Sebastian Cancelliere, Jack Dempsey, Jamie Dobie, and Matt Fagerson, among others.
With the match set to kick off at 7.35pm UK time on Friday, fans can anticipate an exciting battle between the two sides.
In conclusion, the Glasgow Warriors are making strategic adjustments as they prepare to face off against Edinburgh in the upcoming 1872 Cup double-header return-leg. With changes to the starting XV, the team aims to continue their winning streak and deliver a strong performance at Murrayfield. Fans can look forward to an intense and thrilling showdown between the two Scottish rugby powerhouses.