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Max Evans starts for Glasgow
Glasgow Warriors have named their team for the Magners League clash with the Cardiff Blues on Friday (ko 6.10pm).
Brothers Max and Thom Evans will appear in the same team for the first time since their school days as the Glasgow Warriors launch their 2007/08 Magners League campaign against the Blues at the Arms Park.
The Evans brothers last played together in 2001 when they lifted the Roslyn Park 7s title with Wellington College.
Speaking about their selection, which sees the pair on the wings, Max said: “It’s something that you visualise when your playing in the back yard as kids, like setting one another up for a try.
”Being given the opportunity to play alongside my brother has been in the back of my mind during training for a long time. I’ve been working really hard, so to get my first start for Glasgow on the other wing as Thom is a big deal for me.”
Younger brother Thom added: “It was great playing at school together. We know each others game really well because it’s something we talk about a lot at home. I’m looking forward to the game immensely and hope it’ll be a successful night all round.”
Elsewhere, five other new signings will make their Glasgow debuts. Argentine fullback Bernardo Stortoni features in the back-line alongside All Black centre Daryl Gibson and Australia 7s scrum-half Chris O’Young.
In the pack, prop Michael Collins and flanker Richie Vernon also get their first start in Warriors colours
Glasgow head coach, Sean Lineen, commented: “The boys just can’t wait for the season to start. I’ll be looking for a big game from our pack and our half-backs.
“We have an exciting blend of youth and experience and it’ll be interesting to see how the Evans brothers go on the wings.”
Glasgow Warriors
15 Bernardo Stortoni
14 Max Evans
13 Graeme Morrison
12 Daryl Gibson
11 Thom Evans
10 Colin Gregor
9 Chris O'Young
1 Michael Collins
2 Eric Milligan
3 Moray Low
4 Alastair Kellock CAPTAIN
5 Andy Newman
6 Stevie Swindall
7 Richie Vernon
8 John Beattie
Subs
16 Pat MacArthur
17 Ed Kalman
18 Dan Turner
19 James Eddie
20 Sam Pinder
21 Scott Barrow
22 Hefin O'Hare
Glasgow Warriors defeat at Munster in the final match of last season ended a four match winning run in the Magners League for the Warriors. Glasgow have won three of their last four games against Welsh opponents.
Cardiff Blues' only loss in their last eight Magners League encounters was at Llanelli Scarlets on 5 May. The Blues will be looking to stretch their League record to 17 successive home wins at the Arms Park.
Cardiff Blues have the edge by five wins to three in previous encounters with Glasgow.
Date: Friday 21 September, 2007
Kick off: 18:10 BST (17:10 GMT)
Venue: The Arms Park
Referee: Peter Fitzgibbon
Touch judges: Neil Ballard, Huw David
This article was posted on 20-Sep-2007, 11:33 by Hugh Barrow.
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