Sean Lamont returns to the Glasgow Warriors starting line-up for the top of the table clash with Munster at Scotstoun Stadium tomorrow night.

The versatile back has recovered from a calf injury and lines up at centre alongside Byron McGuigan, as the Warriors look to continue their unbeaten run in the RaboDirect PRO12.

It is the same back three which featured against Exeter Chiefs last weekend, with Sean Maitland lining up at full-back and DTH van der Merwe and Tommy Seymour on either wing.

Duncan Weir replaces Ruaridh Jackson at stand-off, while Chris Cusiter comes in for Niko Matawalu at scrum-half and will captain the side.

In the pack Ryan Grant, Pat MacArthur and Moray Low make up the front row, with the injured Ed Kalman unavailable this weekend.

Following his call-up to the Scotland squad, Jonny Gray comes into the side in place of captain Al Kellock and he will partner Tim Swinson in the engine room.

Tyrone Holmes, Rob Harley and Josh Strauss continue in the back-row.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: “We’ve been pleased with our early season form and we’re aiming to build on this in front of our home supporters tomorrow night.

“It’s been a quick turnaround for us this week but the squad have recovered well from Sunday's game.

"Our last home league game was against the reigning champions Leinster and we need a similar focus and intensity to what we displayed that night if we are to get a positive result.

"Munster are a quality side who mix up their attacking game by moving the ball wide at times as well as being direct if they get into the opposition half.

“Our two games against Munster last season couldn't have been more different, losing by 28 points in Ireland and then winning by 27 points at Scotstoun.

"We are expecting a physical contest with first place in the league at stake."



Glasgow Warriors team to play Munster in the RaboDirect PRO12, Scotstoun Stadium, Friday 25 October (kick-off 7.35pm):

15. Sean Maitland

14. Tommy Seymour

13. Byron McGuigan

12. Sean Lamont

11. DTH van der Merwe

10. Duncan Weir

9. Chris Cusiter (Captain)


1. Ryan Grant

2. Pat MacArthur

3. Moray Low

4. Tim Swinson

5. Jonny Gray

6. Rob Harley

7. Tyrone Holmes

8. Josh Strauss


16. Dougie Hall

17. Jerry Yanuyanutawa

18. Jon Welsh

19. Tom Ryder

20. Chris Fusaro

21. Niko Matawalu

22. Ruaridh Jackson

23. Mark Bennett

This article was originally posted on 24-Oct-2013, 11:03 by Hugh Barrow.
Last updated by Russell Sim on 25-Oct-2013, 10:47.