Franco Smith backs rotation policy as Glasgow make changes for Lions clash
Franco Smith believes his policy of rotating his Glasgow Warriors squad will stand them in good stead for the end of the season.
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Gavin has a decade of experience working in rugby journalism. A former editor of SCRUM Magazine and regular contributor to a number of publications on a freelance basis before becoming editor of Scotland Rugby News.
Franco Smith believes his policy of rotating his Glasgow Warriors squad will stand them in good stead for the end of the season.
Former Scotland wing Sean Maitland has today confirmed he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.
Franco Smith has made five alterations to his Glasgow Warriors team that will face Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.
After more than 300 games in the Edinburgh pack, two of the club’s greatest servants will play their final home match on Friday when Munster visit.
Sebastian Cancelliere admits a return to the Argentina squad isn’t his focus at the moment - instead the winger wants to help Glasgow win the URC.
Sean Everitt talks through his selection to play Munster in what he admits is a must-win URC clash, plus an update on the fitness of Emiliano Boffelli.
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt has made one change to his team that beat Zebre for tomorrow's visit of defending champions Munster.
When Duncan Weir stepped up to land a long-range penalty and salvage a second losing bonus point for Glasgow in Pretoria on Saturday, the veteran fly-half insisted he felt no nerves despite the high stakes.
The Scotland hooker scored two of six tries in a Player of the Match performance against Zebre, but insists there's more to come from Edinburgh.
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith was left frustrated by his side's first half showing in the defeat to the Bulls, but praised their fightback.
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