Match Preview: Glasgow Warriors v Dragons

Glasgow Warriors will take on Dragons in the origin round of the URC. 

• Jamie Bhatti makes his 100th appearance for Glasgow Warriors with Facundo Cordero making his debut alongside Ruaraidh Hart if called upon from the bench
• Fly half Angus O’Brien returns from injury and wing Oli Andrew will make his senior debut for Dragons RFC

Glasgow Warriors v Dragons RFC

Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow – KO 19.35 IRE & UK / 20.35 ITA / 21.35 SA

Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 92nd league game)

AR 1: Jonny Perriam (SRU) AR 2: Michael Todd (SRU)

TMO: Marius Jonker (SARU)

Live on: Viaplay, S4C, SuperSport, Premier Sports, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

Glasgow Warriors: Josh McKay (Kaiapoi, New Zealand), Facundo Cordero (Club de Regatas Bella Vista, Argentina), Stafford McDowall (Stewartry) (CAPT), Tom Jordan (Hamilton Old Boys, New Zealand), Jamie Dobie (Highland RFC), Ross Thompson (Stewart’s Melville), Ben Afshar (Edinburgh Academical), Jamie Bhatti (Hillfoots), Johnny Matthews (St Edwards College, England), Lucio Sordoni (Atletico del Rosario, Argentina), Max Williamson (Stirling County), Alex Samuel (Madras), Euan Ferrie (East Kilbride), Thomas Gordon (Galatea, New Zealand), Henco Venter (Grey College, South Africa)

 Replacements: Angus Fraser (Dundee Eagles), Nathan McBeth (High School Monument, South Africa), Oli Kebble (University of Cape Town, South Africa), Ruaraidh Hart (Birkmyre), Sintu Manjezi (St Andrew’s College, South Africa), Gregor Hiddleston (Dumfries Saints), Sean Kennedy (Alloa), Duncan Weir (Cambuslang)

Dragons RFC: Cai Evans (Cowbridge RFC), Jared Rosser (Pontypool United RFC, Steff Hughes (Llanelli Wanderers) (CAPT), Aneurin Owen (Newport High School Old Boys RFC), Oli Andrew (Caerleon RFC), Angus O’Brien (Caerleon RFC), Dane Blacker (Ynysybwl RFC), Rhodri Jones (Machynlleth RFC), James Benjamin (Whiteheads RFC), Chris Coleman (Garndiffaith RFC), Joe Davies (Caldicot RFC), Matthew Screech (Porth Harlequins), Sean Lonsdale (Rhyl RFC),George Young (Newport High School Old Boys RFC) , Dan Lydiate (Rhayader RFC)

Replacements: Brodie Coghlan (Newport High School Old Boys RFC), Aki Seiuli (Taieri Eels RFC), Luke Yendle (Caerphilly RFC), Barny Langton-Cryer (Cowbridge RFC), Sam Scarfe (Penallta RFC), Che Hope (Blackwood RFC), Will Reed (Cwmbran RFC), Joe Westwood (Blackwood RFC)

Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Franco Smith said: “We’re looking forward to being back at home tomorrow night, as we celebrate all of the clubs from Glasgow, Scotland and beyond that helped to shape our Warriors. Tomorrow night will be a special moment for Jamie in particular, as he reaches his 100th appearance for the club; he is someone that gives his all every time he is selected for this club, and I know the crowd will show their appreciation tomorrow night. We’re also pleased to see Facundo and Ruaraidh pull on the jersey for the first time - both men have worked hard and will be looking to make an impact tomorrow"