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July 18, 2017

Saints will be big test for Warriors

Posted by Editor on July 18, 2017 03:34 PM | No comments | Print | E-mail author

Jason O'Halloran says Northampton will present a big challenge for ahead of the new season
Glasgow Warriors will play Northampton in a pre-season fixture in Stirling next month and assistant coach Jason O'Halloran says the Saints will provide a big challenge ahead of the new campaign.

The game at Bridgehaugh kicks off at 2.00pm on Saturday 19 August and around 2,700 tickets went on sale on Monday.

Speaking to Warriors TV, Jason O'Halloran said: "Traditionally Northampton have a very strong forward pack and I think they'll bring that physicality.

"We have a massive challenge up front and if we can get some parity there then we can play some rugby, so it'll be up to the tight five to lay a foundation in that game for sure."

O'Halloran is excited about taking the game back to Stirling after the Warriors hosted Canada 'A' there last season and believes it's a great opportunity to continue to grow the Warrior Nation.

He added: "I like taking games to other regions, in some of these regions there is some really good talent there and we don't often get an opportunity to go to different communities.

"Taking this game to Stirling will be great for us to engage with those people and perhaps see some young kids and do some clinics and spread the gospel.

"If we can create a bigger following for Glasgow Warriors then all the better, so we"re really looking forward to going there and having a good game of footy."