Glasgow Warriors welcome back second row pair Scott Cummings and Tim Swinson and centre Sam Johnson for the visit of the Toyota Cheetahs tonight, kick-off 7.35pm UK time, 9.35pm SA time.
Scotland international Swinson has been out of action with a hand injury since November, Johnson suffered a broken jaw in the game against Montpellier in December and Cummings has been out since the beginning of the year.
All three come straight into the starting XV, Swinson and Cummings starting behind a front row of Alex Allan, James Malcolm and Siua Halanukonuka.
Behind them Rob Harley captain’s the side and equals Graeme Morrison’s record for all time Glasgow Warriors appearances, playing his 177th game for the club.
Chris Fusaro and Matt Fagerson are the other loose forwards.
It is an unchanged half back pairing from last weekend’s draw against the Dragons and Nick Grigg joins Johnson in the midfield.
Niko Matawalu starts on the wing, joining Lee Jones and Ruaridh Jackson in the back three.
Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Dave Rennie said: “Although we were disappointed to only get a draw against the Dragons we played the game in the right areas of the field and showed good attacking intent.
“The Cheetahs are a good side across the park and we know we’re going to have to be more clinical with our possession this Friday to get the result.
“Sam, Scott and Tim are all influentual players for us so to have them back is a huge boost.”
Glasgow Warriors team to play the Toyota Cheetahs. Glasgow Warriors appearances in brackets:
15. Ruaridh Jackson (131)
14. Lee Jones (71)
13. Nick Grigg (36)
12. Sam Johnson (34)
11. Niko Matawalu (89)
10. Adam Hastings (5)
9. George Horne (15)
1. Alex Allan (68)
2. James Malcolm (23)
3. Siua Halanukonuka (10)
4. Tim Swinson (106)
5. Scott Cummings (31)
6. Rob Harley (176)
7. Chris Fusaro (135)
8. Matt Fagerson (19)
Replacements
16. Grant Stewart (3)
17. Oli Kebble (5)
18. D’Arcy Rae (38)
19. Matt Smith (15)
20. Adam Ashe (51)
21. Henry Pyrgos (139)
22. Brandon Thomson (8)
23. Ratu Tagive (3)
Not available due to injury: Brian Alainu’uise (knee), Fraser Brown (head), Alex Dunbar (thigh), Zander Fagerson (foot), Callum Gibbins (achilles), Rory Hughes (shoulder), Pat MacArthur (shoulder), Leo Sarto (shoulder) and George Turner (knee).
Not available due to international commitments: Jamie Bhatti (Scotland), Jonny Gray (Scotland), Stuart Hogg (Scotland), Peter Horne (Scotland), Huw Jones (Scotland) Ali Price (Scotland), Finn Russell (Scotland), Tommy Seymour (Scotland) and Ryan Wilson (Scotland).
Cheetahs team:
|
Shirt no. |
Player |
|
15 |
Clayton Blommetjies |
|
14 |
Craig Barry |
|
13 |
Francois Venter (C) |
|
12 |
Nico Lee |
|
11 |
Malcolm Jaer |
|
10 |
Niel Marais |
|
9 |
Shaun Venter |
|
1 |
Charles Marais |
|
2 |
Torsten Van Jaarsveld |
|
3 |
Luan de Bruin |
|
4 |
Justin Basson |
|
5 |
Reniel Hugo |
|
6 |
Henco Venter |
|
7 |
Oupa Mohoje |
|
8 |
Uzair Cassiem |
|
|
|
|
16 |
Jacques Du Toit |
|
17 |
Ox Nche |
|
18 |
Johan Coetzee |
|
19 |
Carl Wegner |
|
20 |
Paul Schoeman |
|
21 |
Zee Mkhabela |
|
22 |
Fred Zeilinga |
|
23 |
Luther Obi |
Game has kicked off in the rain in Glasgow
2nd penalty already against Glasgow both in Cheetahs half
Cheetahs try as they turn the ball over inside their 22 make a great break to score, converted
Glasgow 0/7 Cheetahs 10th min
Cheetahs very lively at the break down disrupting Glasgow ball
Call for high tackle against Mohoje looked harsh
Missed a converted try by Glasgow 7all now 18th min
Glasgow running from deep in their 22 make good ground
Great try Jackson!
Glasgow 12/7
Penalty Glasgow going for posts time for a breather for the players been a lively game
Glasgow 15/7 Cheetahs
Cheetahs attacking in Glasgow 22 but give away penalty crazy kick hands possession back to Cheetahs who get a penalty
Glasgow 15/10 Cheetahs half time
Cheetahs should be happy with score as both Glasgow locks are returning from injury so may tire during 2nd half am guessing both will be replaced before end of game with Harley shifting from back row into second row
Mohoje going off injured Schoeman replaces him 47th min
Glasgow 15/13 Cheetahs
Glasgow on the attack
Penalty to Glasgow
Hastings getting treatment after big tackle on him by Venter
Glasgow maul after winning line out and score
Glasgow 20/13 as Hastings misses conversion should have got that one even from angle
Cheetahs scrum in midfield deep in Glasgow 22 dangerous position 53rd min
Penalty Cheetahs
Glasgow 20/17 Cheetahs 54th min
Sorry 20/16
Missed two tries Glasgow 27/23 Cheetahs as Marais converts 67th min
Penalty to Glasgow kickable
Glasgow 30/23 Cheetahs as Hastings slots it 68th min
Try Pyrgos!
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