{"id":684782,"date":"2026-01-09T15:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/684782\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:50:13","slug":"double-boost-for-scotland-as-star-duo-return-for-glasgow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/684782\/","title":{"rendered":"Double boost for Scotland as star duo return for Glasgow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scotland<\/a> have received a double boost ahead of the forthcoming Six Nations<\/a> with centre Huw Jones<\/a> and full-back Kyle Rowe<\/a> both returning from injury for Glasgow<\/a> in Saturday\u2019s Investec Champions Cup<\/a> pool clash with Clermont.<\/p>\n

Jones will have his first outing in five months since undergoing Achilles surgery on his return from the British & Irish Lions\u2019 tour of Australia, where he started all three Tests.<\/p>\n

The versatile Rowe, meanwhile, has missed Warriors\u2019 last five games after suffering a knee ligament strain against Scarlets<\/a> in late November.<\/p>\n

Fellow Scotland internationals Kyle Steyn<\/a>, Sione Tuipulotu<\/a>, Geroge Horne, Zander and Matt Fagerson<\/a>, Scott Cummings<\/a> and Jack Dempsey<\/a> also return to the starting side after being rested for last week\u2019s URC win over Zebre.<\/p>\n

Glasgow head into the fixture at the Stade Marcel-Michelin top of Pool 1 after following an opening away win at Sale<\/a> with a stunning comeback victory over Toulouse<\/a> in the second round of matches.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased to welcome both Huw and Kyle back into our starting lineup for this weekend\u2019s match,\u201d Warriors head coach Franco Smith<\/a> told the club\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth men have worked diligently throughout their recovery alongside our medical and strength and conditioning teams, and have put themselves in the best position possible ahead of their return.<\/p>\n

\u201cClermont<\/a> will pose a stern test tomorrow afternoon, with a highly physical forward pack and the ability to cause teams problems from anywhere on the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir record at home is also formidable, and we know that we will need to be at our best to match their level this weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Glasgow team v Clermont:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 Patrick Schickerling<\/a> (17)
2 Gregor Hiddleston<\/a> (36)
3 Zander Fagerson<\/a> (166)
4 Alex Craig<\/a> (9)
5 Scott Cummings (150)
6 Euan Ferrie<\/a> (45)
7 Matt Fagerson<\/a> (133)
8 Jack Dempsey (60)<\/p>\n

9 George Horne<\/a> (148)
10 Dan Lancaster<\/a> (10)
11 Jamie Dobie<\/a> (97)
12 Sione Tuipulotu<\/a> (76)
13 Huw Jones (81)
14 Kyle Steyn<\/a> (C) (100)
15 Kyle Rowe (42)<\/p>\n

Replacements:
16 Seb Stephen<\/a> (7)
17 Rory Sutherland<\/a> (19)
18 Sam Talakai (31)
19 Max Williamson<\/a> (41)
20 Gregor Brown<\/a> (44)
21 Ally Miller<\/a> (41)
22 Stafford McDowall<\/a> (104)
23 Ben Afshar<\/a> (29)<\/p>\n

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