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May 14, 2025

Cancelliere's departure would be "big loss"

Posted by Editor on May 14, 2025 07:54 PM | No comments | Print | E-mail author

Nigel Carolan has cautioned against allowing too many foreign players to leave
Nigel Carolan, Glasgow's assistant coach, conceded it would be a big loss if Sebastian Cancelliere's rumoured return to Argentina to join Hindu is confirmed.

Cancelliere was a key member of the United Rugby Championship-winning team and has become a favourite with supporters in his four years at Scotstoun.

The international winger is out of contract at the end of the season and reports from Argentian claim he'll join the Hindu club in Buenos Aires where he started his career.

Scottish Rugby is moving towards having fewer foreign players in the domestic game but Carolan has cautioned against allowing too many foreign players to leave.

"Seb has been a massive contributor to our success over the last few years," said Carolan in The Scotsman. "I guess with the reduction in foreign player availability and what we can accommodate in our squads, the powers that be are maybe hinting that we're trying to bring more Scottish players through.

"But Seb has been and continues to be a great contributor to us. He's been there in all the big games and scoring tries. So look, if that's the case, he's going to be a big loss."

The contribution made by the likes of Cancelliere and South African, Henco Venter - who is leaving to play in France - should not be underestimated, said Carolan.

"When our international players are away, these are the guys that step up and carry us through," said Carolan. "They're important for us, for the club, and they've done really well. I don't think Glasgow Warriors would be in as good a place without the help of some of these guys over the last number of years."

Carolan believes experienced foreign campaigners can help the development of young Scottish players.

"It's definitely a balance," he said. "If they're blocking the road of a Scottish player, I think there's a conversation to be had there. But I think when they're contributing and bringing young Scottish players through, I think there's value to be had in them.

"Those guys like Henco Venter and Sebastian, have been really positive for us. I think it's a healthy thing.

"You can't have a team overloaded with it, but I think a certain number helps to maintain the quality while we bring the young lads through."