One change for Glasgow

January 26, 2006

One change for Glasgow

Posted by Editor on January 26, 2006 11:46 AM | 10 comments | Print | E-mail author

Eric Milligan of Glasgow Hawks is on the bench for the Warriors

Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Hugh Campbell has made one change in the backs from the team that beat Bourgoin last week in the Heineken Cup for the starting XV to face Ospreys at Old Anniesland (ko 7.30pm).

Graeme Morrison starts at inside centre in place of Andy Henderson.

On the bench, Glasgow Hawks' Eric Milligan lines up in the replacement front row while Ben Cairns, the Edinburgh Gunners apprentice, Currie and Scotland sevens centre joins the Glasgow backs.

Hugh said: "We've received very good feedback regarding Ben's progress with Edinburgh and with our current situation of Scott Barrow out through injury and Andy Henderson rested, we are delighted to be able to include a player of Ben's quality in our side. Eric has played very well for us in the past. He's a very versatile player who gives us great options in the front row."

Tomorrow night's game also marks captain Jon Petrie's 150th appearance for Glasgow. Hugh added: "Jon has got a tremendous record for Glasgow. He brings so much to the squad, not only on the field of play but in his qualities as a leader and we're delighted to see him make his 150th appearance for the team."

Glasgow Warriors

15 Rory Lamont

14 Hefin O'Hare
13 Andy Craig
12 Graeme Morrison
11 Mike Roberts

10 Colin Gregor*
9 Graeme Beveridge

1 Kevin Tkachuk
2 Fergus Thomson*
3 Euan Murray*
4 Gregor Hayter
5 Dan Turner
6 Steve Swindall
8 Jon Petrie (Captain)
7 John Barclay*

Substitutes:

16 Eric Milligan
17 Lee Harrison
18 Hamilton">Craig Hamilton
19 James Eddie
20 Sam Pinder
21 Ben Cairns*
22 Graydon Staniforth

Unavailable for selection due to injury/illness: Scott Barrow (groin), John Beattie* (glandular fever), Paul Dearlove (head (stitches)), Calvin Howarth (ankle), Donnie Macfadyen (knee), Ben Prescott (shoulder), Colin Shaw (knee), Andrew Wilson* (ankle)

* Member of the Scottish Institute of Sport

Posted by A Trure Warrior on January 26, 2006 02:52 PM | Reply to this comment

Interesting to see Cairns in ahead of someone like Ian Kennedy who is is actually a Glasgow apprentice!!!

Posted by hugh on January 26, 2006 03:04 PM | Reply to this comment

but is in the Scotland under 21 squad

Posted by A Trure Warrior on January 26, 2006 03:59 PM | Reply to this comment

Ben Cairns, James Eadie and Johny Barclay were all included in it to, as are Alan MacDonald (on bench for Edinburgh) and Gary Law (staring for Borders).

Posted by Gordon on January 27, 2006 12:25 AM | Reply to this comment

According to The Scotsman, Iain Kennedy is unwell.

Posted by bossco85 on January 26, 2006 04:15 PM | Reply to this comment

what has graydon staniforth done to merit not starting?

Posted by markk on January 26, 2006 05:14 PM | Reply to this comment

I would like to bet my left nut that Rory may appear at 15 for scotland in the coming 6 nations.

Posted by JB on January 26, 2006 08:28 PM | Reply to this comment

stana has added alot to our attack since finally being brought into the team hard to understand why he is not at fullback

Posted by Alan on January 26, 2006 10:19 PM | Reply to this comment

Agreed.. I would have Stani at FB and Rory on the wing for GLASGOW..but they're all paid by the SRU, so it's artificial anyway! Who choses the team, by the way?

Posted by A Trure Warrior on January 27, 2006 12:13 AM | Reply to this comment

Problem is the old 4 into 3 don't go!! Roberts try scoring form has him as a definate so Hefin would have to go then that I think would be an ever tougher call than droping Stanners

Posted by vicki on January 27, 2006 09:18 AM | Reply to this comment

In today's Metro it is reported that Eric Milligan has now been offered an 18 month full-time contract. His employers at St Colombas are keeping his position open for him during this period.