Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Franco Smith has made just one change to his starting XV for tomorrow afternoon’s United Rugby Championship semi-final clash, as his squad prepares to take on the Vodacom Bulls at Scottish Gas Murrayfield for a place in the Grand Final.
Gregor Hiddleston comes into the lineup at hooker in the sole alteration to the team that earned a 33-21 win over Connacht last weekend, booking their place in the final four at the home of Scottish rugby.
There are three changes to the bench, including a return to action for Jamie Dobie, who is set for his first appearance in Glasgow colours since January after recovering from an injury sustained in Scotland’s Calcutta Cup victory over England.
Seb Stephen and Adam Hastings are also both set for their first outing of the 2025/26 playoffs, both men coming into the matchday 23 after missing out on the win over Connacht.
Rory Sutherland and Sam Talakai join Stephen as the front-row cover available to Smith and his coaching team, whilst Jare Oguntibeju continues in the number 19 jersey after his try-scoring cameo off the bench last week.
Euan Ferrie and Sione Vailanu complete the matchday 23, covering the loose forwards for the clash with the Bulls tomorrow afternoon.
Speaking following selection, Head Coach Smith told glasgowwarriors.org: “We know how strong of a challenge the Bulls will pose tomorrow afternoon; they are serial contenders at the business end of the season, have one of the deepest squads in the competition, and will bring a highly physical game plan that we will need to be at our best to meet.
“Both George and Jamie have worked hard with our medical and physio teams this week to put themselves in the best position possible ahead of tomorrow, with both men eager to give their all for this team.
“We look forward to representing not just Glasgow, but all of Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield tomorrow, and we look forward to hearing the Warrior Nation behind us.”
Glasgow Warriors:
1 Patrick Schickerling (27)
2 Gregor Hiddleston (48)
3 Zander Fagerson (176)
4 Scott Cummings (154)
5 Alex Samuel (57)
6 Matt Fagerson (140)
7 Rory Darge (79)
8 Jack Dempsey (70)
9 George Horne (156)
10 Dan Lancaster (22)
11 Kyle Rowe (53)
12 Sione Tuipulotu (87)
13 Stafford McDowall (117)
14 Kyle Steyn (C) (109)
15 Josh McKay (81)
Replacements
16 Seb Stephen (17)
17 Rory Sutherland (25)
18 Sam Talakai (43)
19 Jare Oguntibeju (24)
20 Euan Ferrie (57)
21 Sione Vailanu (44)
22 Jamie Dobie (98)
23 Adam Hastings (88)
Unavailable for selection: Ben Afshar (ankle), Gregor Brown (calf), Ryan Burke (knee), Alex Craig (foot), Huw Jones (foot), Charlie Savala (knee), Grant Stewart (ankle), Tavi Tuipulotu (knee).