Glasgow Warriors | Brian Alainu'uese joins Glasgow
Share

Next article
Previous article
Got an opinion?
Discuss this article in the comments section or register with the glasgowwarriors.com forum.

Search this site

October 24, 2016

Brian Alainu'uese joins Glasgow

Posted by Editor on October 24, 2016 01:17 PM | No comments | Print | E-mail author

Brian Alainu'uese has joined Glasgow until the end of the season
Glasgow Warriors have signed lock Brian Alainu'uese from Waikato until the end of the season.

The 22-year-old arrived in Glasgow on Saturday and started training with his new teammates at Scotstoun today.

Brian is a product of Wesley College in Auckland, a school whose alumni include current All Black Malakai Fekitoa, Ulster's Charles Piatau and the great Jonah Lomu to name just a few.

At 6ft 8ins and 135kg, the giant lock played six times and scored three tries in his first season for Waikato. His performances earned him a call-up to the Samoan U20s due to his island heritage, where he played five times and scored one try.

Last season he made two appearances for Dave Rennie's Chiefs in Super Rugby and this season he has started seven times in the Mitre Cup for Waikato.

Speaking to glasgowwarriors.org about his new chapter, Brian said: "I'm really excited about joining Glasgow.

"I've spoken to Dave (Rennie) about the move and he told me great things about the club and it made me want to join.

"Everyone in New Zealand knows that Glasgow Warriors is a great club and there are good people here.

"I watched Corey Flynn playing when I was growing up and Jarrod Firth spent some time at the Chiefs, so it'll be good to get to know those boys, as well as the rest of the squad.

"From what I've seen Glasgow like to throw the ball around and play a fast game and that's the way I like to play too.

"I'll give it my best over here and if an opportunity comes I'll take it. I just want to give my all for Glasgow."

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: "Brian has a real physical presence and has played well for Waikato in the Mitre Cup this season.

"He has the ability to play an offloading game and will help our set-piece play.

"With Greg Peterson, Scott Cummings and Tjiuee Uanivi currently injured, we're delighted to secure the services of such a quality second-row, and we're looking forward to integrating him into our squad."