Glasgow skipper Alastair Kellock thinks the Warriors opening fixtures will give players an opportunity to impress
Glasgow Warriors face a tough start to the new seasonwith two consecutive trips to Wales at the beginning of the 2007/08 Magners League campaign.
The campaign opener against 2006/07 league runners-up Cardiff Blues, on the weekend of 21/22/23 September, will provide the Warriors with a stern test before they travel to Swansea to take on The Ospreys, the current holders of the league trophy.

The Warriors then enjoy a run of five home games as Connacht, Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Cardiff Blues all visit the Warriors’ new home in Glasgow’s West End, Firhill.

Taking a break from his Rugby World Cup preparations with the Scotland team, Glasgow captain Alastair Kellock said: “The opening two games will be a big opportunity for those not involved in the World Cup to stake their claim for a Glasgow jersey.

”It’s a tough start but the following run of home games is fantastic for our supporters to get used to our new home at Firhill.”

Warriors assistant coach Shade Munro added: “The start of the season will be a great challenge, but it’s our home games that are the bread and butter for success in the Magners League.”



The Warriors European fixtures will be announced on Friday.

This article was posted on 23-Jul-2007, 20:13 by Hugh Barrow.