The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Warriors are ready for preseason Perth challenge
Opportunity for fans to see Australian signing in action
Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie will bring a 30-man squad to take on Harlequins in the Famous Grouse Pre-season Challenge at Perth’s North Inch this afternoon.
It is an opportunity for supporters to see new Australian international Nick Frisby in a Warriors jersey, with the 25-year-old starting at scrum-half alongside Brandon Thomson.
All Black Lelia Masaga starts on one wing with former Harlequin Robbie Nairn named on the other. Scotland international Rory Hughes completes the back three wearing number 15.
Paddy Kelly and Sam Johnson complete the backline, combining in midfield.
Scotland International Jonny Gray starts in the engine room alongside Scott Cummings. New academy graduate Bruce Flockhart joins Chris Fusaro and Matt Smith in the back-row.
Up front, Oli Kebble and D’Arcy Rae start either side of James Malcolm.
There are seven internationals among the replacements including USA’s Greg Peterson and Fiji’s Niko Matawalu.
Alex Allan, Rob Harley, Adam Hastings, Alex Dunbar and Ruaridh Jackson are the Scotland internationals named on the bench.
Currie Chieftans’ Joe Reynolds is also included having spent time training with the Warriors during pre-season.
Rennie said: “Our selection reflects us trying to give the guys who have been training since day one of pre-season an opportunity to showcase their ability against a good Quins side.
“It’s a squad full of good young men who have worked really hard and we’re looking forward to seeing them under a bit of heat.
“It’ll be exciting for the supporters to see Nick Frisby too, he’s a good man who has fitted in really well. It’s a good opportunity for him to show everyone what he can do in front of what promises to be a really good crowd in Perth.”