Meanwhile, Andy Nicol has revealed that Gordon Bulloch had been a doubt for Friday's clash with the Borders after picking up a knock against Edinburgh, but added: "When you earn a result like that with a performance so positive, the injuries in the aftermath are never so painful."
Nicol is hoping to be back in the No.9 jersey for Glasgow's final match of the season, also against Borders, at Hughenden a fortnight on Friday. "That is due to be my last appearance before retiring, so there is plenty of incentive there," he said.
All five newly formed Welsh regionally based teams will take part in next season's Heineken Cup. The inclusion of all the Welsh teams means the possibility of a third Scottish team taking part has vanished. The decision by the European Rugby Cup directors means a win for Glasgow at Netherdale is vital if they wish to avoid playing Parker Pen Challenge Cup rugby next season.