Glasgow Warriors’ pair Ruaridh Jackson and James Eddie will make their 100th appearance for the Warriors, when they take on Toulon in the Heineken Cup on Saturday.

Both players have been named in Gregor Townsend’s starting XV for the final Pool 2 match at Scotstoun.

The duo join a list of 14 other Glasgow players who have reached that milestone, which includes the likes of Johnnie Beattie, Al Kellock, John Barclay and Dan Parks.

Following last weekend's win at Exeter, Stuart Hogg and Sean Maitland continue at full-back and right wing respectively, while Sean Lamont moves from the left wing to centre and partners Alex Dunbar.

Niko Matawalu comes in on the left wing and centurion Jackson continues his half-back partnership with Henry Pyrgos.

Ryan Grant has been named once again at loose-head, while Pat MacArthur comes in at hooker and Moray Low starts at tight-head.

After a number of substitute appearances Leone Nakarawa starts only his second game for the Warriors and partners Tim Swinson in the second-row.

In the back-row Eddie is promoted from the bench to make his 100th appearance at blind-side, Chris Fusaro continues as captain at open-side and Ryan Wilson comes in at Number 8.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: “This is a very exciting game for our players and supporters.

“We saw first-hand how good a side Toulon are when we played them in October and they pose a dangerous attacking threat all over the pitch, as well as being very strong defensively.

“We still have a chance of qualifying for the Amlin Challenge Cup and that is a big motivation for us.

“It was great to get a win down at Exeter last week and we're looking to build on this back home at Scotstoun.

“It will be a fantastic occasion welcoming the Heineken Cup champions to Glasgow on Saturday and it will be a special day for both Ruaridh (Jackson) and James (Eddie). They continue to be great servants for the club and thoroughly deserve to join our elite group of centurions.”

More than 5,500 tickets have been sold for the game and tickets are still available from www.glasgowwarriors.org and from the ticket office on 0844 800 3490 (Thursday & Friday, 9am-5pm). Tickets purchased online can be printed at home or collected from the stadium on matchday. The ticket office at Scotstoun Stadium will be open from 10am on Saturday and subject to availability tickets can be purchased right up until kick-off.


Glasgow Warriors team to play Toulon, Heineken Cup, Scotstoun Stadium, Saturday 18 January (kick-off 3.40pm):

15. Stuart Hogg

14. Sean Maitland

13. Sean Lamont

12. Alex Dunbar

11. Niko Matawalu

10. Ruaridh Jackson

9. Henry Pyrgos



1. Ryan Grant

2. Pat MacArthur

3. Moray Low

4. Leone Nakarawa

5. Tim Swinson

6. James Eddie

7. Chris Fusaro (Captain)

8. Ryan Wilson



16. Dougie Hall

17. Jerry Yanuyanutawa

18. Ed Kalman

19. Tom Ryder

20. Tyrone Holmes

21. Chris Cusiter

22. Duncan Weir

23. Richie Vernon


Not available due to injury: Gabriel Ascarate (neck), Mike Cusack (shoulder), Jonny Gray (ankle), Peter Horne (knee), Al Kellock (arm), Peter Murchie (shoulder), Tommy Seymour (knee/calf), Josh Strauss (head) and DTH van der Merwe (shoulder).

This article was posted on 16-Jan-2014, 14:50 by Hugh Barrow.