Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend expects to have a number of players back in the selection mix for Friday's PRO12 match with Leinster.
With the lengthy injury list now easing, Thursday's team announcement could feature a number of players making their return to action.
Gregor told glasgowwarriors.org: “We’ve used 40 players so far in the PRO12 and I’ve been delighted with the progress we’ve made as a squad in the first third of the season. There is going to be even more competition for places soon, as we have a number of players coming back from injury and putting themselves into contention for Friday. This will stand us in good stead as we enter a crucial run of games.
“Rory Lamont is now back running, as are Graeme Morrison, Ed Kalman and Murray McConnell. We have Jon Welsh and Chris Cusiter also well on the road to recovery.
“Pat MacArthur, Duncan Weir and Byron McGuigan have been in great shape this week at training and DTH van der Merwe has made a full recovery from the hamstring injury he suffered at the start of October. Moray Low, who was injured in the same match as DTH, should also be available for selection this week.”
Ruaridh Jackson, Alex Dunbar and Tom Ryder have been released from Scotland duty and are available for Friday.
Gregor continued: “With Sean Maitland arriving at Scotstoun this week and Mark Bennett joining us on loan, it’s great to have all these players coming back at some point in the next few weeks as we push to cement our place in the top four of the competition.”

This article was posted on 20-Nov-2012, 14:39 by Hugh Barrow.