DREADING THE FIRST
WE KENNY LET SCARLETS BEAT US AGAIN UPDATE
GLASGOW assistant boss Kenny Murray will embark on a personal revenge mission when they go into battle with the Scarlets.
The sides go into Pro14 battle at Scotstoun – six months after the Welshmen walloped the Warriors in the title play-off semi-final at the same venue.
And defence chief Murray is determined to help mastermind a home win to wipe away the bitter memory of being “blown away.” As he stepped up preparations for Saturday’s showdown he said: “It was a huge disappointment. They blew us away in the first half with three tries. This week is a chance to put a few points right.”
● Scotland’s Women’s rugby team have turned to former judo starlet Rachel McLachlan as they get set to take on Canada at Scotstoun tonight.
Head coach Shade Munro said: “She deserves this chance.”
Scotland’s cricketers will get the chance to continue their giantkilling heroics when they take on Sri Lanka in an ODI double header next May.
Following this year’s stunning triumph over England, Kyle Coetzer’s men will entertain the Sri Lankans who will be in the UK preparing for the World Cup.
Coetzer said: “We’re excited to play this series against a Full Member. Last year’s series ended all square so it’ll be a challenge.”
Callum Hawkins has been forced to pull out of his return to the marathon in Japan this weekend due to injury. GARY BOLLAN insists it’s business as usual for Cowden after their Scottish Cup heroics.
The Blue Brazil are on a high after setting up a glittering fourth-round clash with Rangers but boss Bollan wants his men fully focused on beating Queen’s Park.
He said: “We’ve had a lift but it’s back to business and looking for three points.”
But Mark Roberts has urged his Spiders to bounce back from their cup agony by climbing up League Two.
He said: “Winning can take us into a play-off place.”