The Warriors take on Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Boxing Day and host the return match at Firhill a week later and the Glasgow skipper is under no illusions on the importance of fixtures.
Al told the Scotland on Sunday: "It's the game that everyone involved in the club looks forward to, from the supporters to the players, and I'm no exception. There should be a big crowd, a great atmosphere. This first game will be incredibly important because if we can win over there it'll obviously have implications for the second game because it would give us real momentum. In the context of the Magners League, which is the most important thing, these two games will have a big bearing on our season."
You can read the interview here