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March 24, 2026

Returning internationals in the mix for Benetton test

Posted by Editor on March 24, 2026 08:59 PM | No comments | Print | E-mail author

Nigel Carolan gave an update on player availability ahead of Benetton's visit
Glasgow Warriors return to action at Scotstoun on Friday, taking on Benetton, as selection decisions loom with several Scotland internationals back in training following the Six Nations.

The club is also balancing preparations for the following week, when they host the Bulls in the Champions Cup round of 16.

"Sione [Tuipulotu], Huw Jones, Jack Dempsey, Matt Ferguson, Rory Darge, they're all fit and healthy and available," said Glasgow assistant coach Nigel Carolan.

Club captain Kyle Steyn remains sidelined with a stress fracture in his foot. Although he is no longer wearing a protective boot, he is still "a couple of weeks away," according to Carolan. Meanwhile, Jamie Dobie has undergone shoulder surgery after his injury against England. "We hope to see Jamie before the end of the season, but he's a good few weeks away yet, Carolan added.

Charlie Savala, who signed last May but has yet to debut for Glasgow, is closing in on full fitness after recovering from an ACL injury.

"He got himself up to a level where we figured he might have been available for selection last week," said Carolan. "[But a] minor setback has just put him out by a week or two. We still hope to have him involved as much as possible, but he's getting very close to returning."

Carolan was asked about the the incident that led to yellow cards for Adam Hastings and Leinster's Rabah Slimani in last weekend's 38-17 win over the defending URC champions. George Horne's try led to enthusiastic celebrations, which some of the Irish players didn't take kindly to.

The situation escalated, and Glasgow assistant coach Nigel Carolan acknowledged the delicate balance between respecting opponents and ensuring their home ground remains an intimidating venue.

"It's not something we encourage or condone," Carolan said of the scenes near the end. "If it happens, it happens. We just want to make sure that whatever team comes to Scotstoun, it's uncomfortable for them.

"That's the team we're trying to become. It's not about pushing and shoving, but just making it as uncomfortable for the opposition when they come here. Ideally, if we can bring that on the road with us as well, I think we can become a really great team.

"Maybe when a few of the staff start to get involved as well, it goes over the edge. We'll try and refrain from that if we can.

"As I said, it's just about trying to make it as uncomfortable and trying to be respectful of the opposition as well. We don't want to have to descend into chaos every time we score or they score. At the same time, it's important that we celebrate the small wins, no matter who we play against. If we can do that within the lines of respectfulness, then it's a good thing."