URC: Glasgow Warriors make one change ahead of Bulls' blockbuster bash

Gregor Hiddleston comes into the lineup at hooker in the sole alteration to the team that earned a 33-21 win over Connacht last weekend, booking their place in the final four at the home of Scottish rugby.

Patrick Schickerling and Zander Fagerson start alongside Hiddleston in the front row, the former having opened the scoring for the Warriors at Scotstoun last time out.

Scott Cummings and Alex Samuel continue their partnership in the second row, having combined to impressive effect in both open play and at the set-piece last weekend.

Jack Dempsey continues at number eight, with Matt Fagerson and Rory Darge starting on the flanks after a seismic defensive effort from the pair in the quarter-finals.

Behind the scrum, George Horne starts at scrumhalf, partnering Dan Lancaster in the half-backs.

Sione Tuipulotu and Stafford McDowall combine in the centres, the latter having scored the crucial try in the Investec Champions Cup last-16 victory over the Bulls back in April.

Kyle Steyn leads the team from the wing once more after his match-winning display last time out, as Kyle Rowe and Josh McKay round out the starting lineup.

There are three alterations to the replacements, including a return to action for Jamie Dobie, who is set for his first appearance in Glasgow colours since January after recovering from an injury sustained in Scotland's Calcutta Cup victory over England.

Seb Stephen and Adam Hastings are also both set for their first outing of the 2025/26 playoffs, both men coming into the matchday 23 after missing out on the win over Connacht.

Rory Sutherland and Sam Talakai join Stephen as the front-row cover available to Smith and his coaching team, whilst Jare Oguntibeju continues in the number 19 jersey after his try-scoring cameo off the bench last week.

Euan Ferrie and Sione Vailanu complete the matchday 23, covering the loose forwards for the clash with the Bulls tomorrow afternoon.

"We know how strong of a challenge the Bulls will pose tomorrow afternoon," said Smith.

"They are serial contenders at the business end of the season, have one of the deepest squads in the competition, and will bring a highly physical game plan that we will need to be at our best to meet.

"Both George and Jamie have worked hard with our medical and physio teams this week to put themselves in the best position possible ahead of tomorrow, with both men eager to give their all for this team.

"We look forward to representing not just Glasgow, but all of Scotland at Murrayfield tomorrow, and we look forward to hearing the Warrior Nation behind us."

Glasgow Warriors - 15 Josh McKay, 14 Kyle Steyn (c), 13 Stafford McDowall, 12 Sione Tuipulotu, 11 Kyle Rowe, 10 Dan Lancaster, 9 George Horne, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Rory Darge, 6 Matt Fagerson, 5 Scott Cummings, 4 Alex Samuel, 3 Zander Fagerson, 2 Gregor Hiddleston, 1 Patrick Schickerling.

Replacements: 16 Seb Stephen, 17 Rory Sutherland, 18 Sam Talakai, 19 Jare Oguntibeju, 20 Euan Ferrie, 21 Sione Vailanu, 22 Jamie Dobie, 23 Adam Hastings. 

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