15. Darragh Leader 15. Stuart Hogg
14. Danie Poolman 14. Sean Lamont
13. Robbie Henshaw 13. Mark Bennett
12. Dave McSharry 12. James Downey
11. Matt Healy 11. DTH van der Merwe
10. Jack Carty 10. Duncan Weir
9. Ian Porter 9. Henry Pyrgos 

1. Denis Buckley 1. Gordon Reid
2. Dave Heffernan 2. Pat MacArthur
3. Rodney Ah You 3. Euan Murray
4. Michael Swift 4. Tim Swinson
5. Aly Muldowney 5. Al Kellock (Captain)
6. John Muldoon © 6. Rob Harley
7. Eoin McKeon 7. Chris Fusaro
8. George Naoupu 8. Adam Ashe

Replacements: Replacements 
16. Shane Delahunt 16. Kevin Bryce
17. Ronan Loughney 17. Jerry Yanuyanutawa
18. Nathan White 18. Rossouw de Klerk
19. Quinn Roux 19. Tom Ryder
20. Mick Kearney 20. James Eddie
21. John Cooney 21. Murray McConnel
22. Craig Ronaldson 22. Finn Russell
23. Fionn Carr 23. Tommy Seymour

happy enough with that team,very sensible selection.

Swifty and dave need a run out, id say that Buckley would be a player rather than a trainer, id say the more game time he gets the betterit is for him, that said id imagine that locky will get a good run out.

Cooney and porter need to be looked at, Henshaw is only back so needs the games. Id imagine ronaldson will get some game time as well.

happy with that.

swift4prez wrote:

phatguerilla wrote: Happy with all of those changes except Marmion, Porter and Cooney are still unknown quantities, it would be better to start one or other and have Marmion on the bench.

Porter has played some steady save rugby, i wouldnt worry. Cooney is well able to play, he might be rusty now but dont forget that he has played in a heineken cup final (vs ulster) and an amlin cup final (vs stade).

ya the day has come, KM playing 59 games in a row. I suppose we owe the IRFU for playing him in the dragons game

Yeah very happy Marmion is totally rested this time. Didn't look good with two ice bags on his knees, on the bench against Leinster
Also glad Lam listened to me, putting Swift instead of Kearney/Roux, and Ah You instead of White
Slightly disappointed that he risks Henshaw and Poolman, but Niyi has to have a day off, that's ok
Bitterly disappointed Buckley is in the starting team again, he played the whole 80 on each of the 3 matches! (- 2 or 3 min). He's such a key player
mistake also to combine our only two senior n°8 in a unwinnable game (even if I like this combination in the absloute)

And with that Glasgow teamsheet, I'd say + 17 for them, realistically

phatguerilla wrote: Happy with all of those changes except Marmion, Porter and Cooney are still unknown quantities, it would be better to start one or other and have Marmion on the bench.

Porter has played some steady save rugby, i wouldnt worry. Cooney is well able to play, he might be rusty now but dont forget that he has played in a heineken cup final (vs ulster) and an amlin cup final (vs stade).

ya the day has come, KM playing 59 games in a row. I suppose we owe the IRFU for playing him in the dragons game

ConnachtCows wrote: So will this be Marmions first missed game since his debut?

I believe so. I would have him on the bench for the reasons given above.

It really shows how light we are on back row cover when we start two eights and have two locks on the bench.

So will this be Marmions first missed game since his debut?

phatguerilla wrote: Happy with all of those changes except Marmion, Porter and Cooney are still unknown quantities, it would be better to start one or other and have Marmion on the bench.

Lam has been pragmatic in his team selection, with all the changes it's still a competitve enough team but with an eye on giving certain guys a rest ahead of the Cardiff game. it will do for me.

Captain Kellock back for visit of Connacht

Al Kellock will start his first game for the Warriors since last season's PRO12 Final, when Connacht visit Scotstoun tomorrow evening in the GUINNESS PRO12 (kick-off 7.35pm).
 The Scotland international had a shoulder operation over the summer, but played 60 minutes for the Warriors 'A' team on Monday in their 30-5 win over Edinburgh Rugby and goes straight into tomorrow night's starting line-up. 

After joining from Munster in the summer, Irish centre James Downey makes his full debut for the club in the No.12 shirt, while Tom Ryder and Finn Russell could make their first appearances of the season from the bench. 

Following last Saturday's 33-13 win over the Dragons in Newport, Stuart Hogg continues at full-back and DTH van der Merwe keeps his place on the left wing, with Sean Lamont coming in for Tommy Seymour on the opposite side. It's a new centre partnership with Downey linking up with Mark Bennett in midfield, while Duncan Weir continues at fly-half and Henry Pyrgos comes in at scrum-half. The only change in the front-row sees Pat MacArthur taking over from Kevin Bryce at hooker, after recovering from a head knock, while Gordon Reid and Euan Murray continue at loose-head and tight-head respectively.

 Kellock comes into the second-row in place of Leone Nakarawa and will partner Tim Swinson. 

Chris Fusaro replaces the suspended Tyrone Holmes at open-side, while Adam Ashe takes over from Josh Strauss at Number 8 and Rob Harley continues on the blind-side.

More than 5,000 tickets have been sold for tomorrow night's non-televised game but standing tickets in the east terrace are still available priced at £15 for adults, £10 for students and £5 for under-18s in advance. Click here to buy online and print at home or collect from the stadium tomorrow afternoon.

Adult and concession tickets will increase by £5 on matchday and tickets will be available at the stadium from 12pm tomorrow (subject to availability). 

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: "Connacht are one of the form teams in the league right now and had an impressive win against Leinster last weekend, which combined with their win away in Toulouse last season, shows the progress that they are making under Pat Lam."Tomorrow night's game is another big test for our squad, but one we're all looking forward to. It'll be good to be back home at Scotstoun, playing in front of our own supporters, after a couple of weeks on the road.  "We welcome Al Kellock, Tom Ryder and Finn Russell back from injury tomorrow night. They've all worked really hard to come back and it's great news that we can include them in our squad for this game."

Glasgow Warriors team to play Connacht, GUINNESS PRO12, Scotstoun Stadium, Friday 26 September (kick-off 7.35pm):  

15. Stuart Hogg
14. Sean Lamont
13. Mark Bennett
12. James Downey
11. DTH van der Merwe
10. Duncan Weir
9. Henry Pyrgos 

1. Gordon Reid
2. Pat MacArthur
3. Euan Murray
4. Tim Swinson
5. Al Kellock (Captain)
6. Rob Harley
7. Chris Fusaro
8. Adam Ashe

Replacements 
16. Kevin Bryce
17. Jerry Yanuyanutawa
18. Rossouw de Klerk
19. Tom Ryder
20. James Eddie
21. Murray McConnel
l22. Finn Russell
23. Tommy Seymour

 Not available due to injury: Mike Cusack (medical/illness), Ryan Grant (shoulder), Jonny Gray (chest/ribs), Sean Maitland (quadriceps), Niko Matawalu (back), Leone Nakarawa (foot), Josh Strauss (quadriceps), Richie Vernon (achilles), Jon Welsh (shoulder) and Ryan Wilson (shoulder).

Happy with all of those changes except Marmion, Porter and Cooney are still unknown quantities, it would be better to start one or other and have Marmion on the bench.

Connacht line-up v Glasgow Warriors

15. Darragh Leader
14. Danie Poolman
13. Robbie Henshaw
12. Dave McSharry
11. Matt Healy
10. Jack Carty
9. Ian Porter

1. Denis Buckley
2. Dave Heffernan
3. Rodney Ah You
4. Michael Swift
5. Aly Muldowney
6. John Muldoon ©
7. Eoin McKeon
8. George Naoupu

Replacements:
16. Shane Delahunt
17. Ronan Loughney
18. Nathan White
19. Quinn Roux
20. Mick Kearney
21. John Cooney
22. Craig Ronaldson
23. Fionn Carr


Happy enough with that team, some guys need rest and the likes of Rodney need the game time from the start

merchantdon wrote: Folks

I'm heading over to the game tomorrow so I'll try and post updates on twitter @merchantdon .... Of course this all dependant on levels of beer!

Have plenty of beer. The official Connacht Rugby tweets are always too sober. I want some emotion in them. And misspellings.

Folks

I'm heading over to the game tomorrow so I'll try and post updates on twitter @merchantdon .... Of course this all dependant on levels of beer!

Al Kellock was also in that A game. This pro12 article seems to suggest that Finn Russell hasn't played for the senior team yet this season but I'm not sure if that's the case? The article is unclear imo.

www.pro12rugby.com/news/15639.php#.VCNUXxYvzwA

galway_gas wrote: Glasgow's Tyrone Holmes who was red carded last weekend has received a 1 week suspension and will miss Connacht match. Sean Maitland doesn't seem to have played any games this season -injured I presume,

Played with the A team 2 days ago. Don't know if thet'll risk him, maybe on the bench

PS : he even scored

begins 4min30

Glasgow's Tyrone Holmes who was red carded last weekend has received a 1 week suspension and will miss Connacht match. Sean Maitland doesn't seem to have played any games this season -injured I presume,

Glasgow v Connacht – Galway Sportsground Guinness Pro 12 Round 3
Friday 26th September 2014 Kick Off 19:35

Following on from a memorable win over Leinster in Round 3, Connacht will hope to begin the league with 4 wins in a row for the first time since an 18-12 win over Newport on 20th September 2002.

Having made the play offs in 4 of the last 5 seasons, Glasgow have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with and have started this season strongly with 3 straight wins.

Other Match Stats
Glasgow have won the last 5 meetings between the sides.
The meeting prior to those 5 games ended in a 13-13 draw at the Sportsground in February 2012.
In 2010/2011 Connacht did the double over Glasgow, including a 19-17 win away to Glasgow at Firhill.
Connacht's only other away win at Glasgow was a 30-19 win at Hughenden in September 2003.
Connacht lost 34-29 at home to Glasgow in the inaugural Celtic League quarter final in December 2001

Glasgow Stats
Website: www.glasgowwarriors.org/
Founded: 1996
Ground: Scotstoun
Capacity: 10,000
Captain: Alastair Kellock
Coaches: Gregory Townsend

Rabo Direct Pro 12 League Position 2013/14: 2nd Points 79. Lost to Leinster 34-12 in the final
Heineken Cup 2013/14: 4th in Pool 2 Points: 11

Previous Fixtures
Glasgow 23-24 Harlequins (Friendly)
London Scottish 19-38 Glasgow (Friendly)
Glasgow Warriors 22-20 Leinster (Round 1)
Cardiff 12-33 Glasgow (Round 2)
Dragons 13-33 Glasgow (Round 3)

Next League Fixture:
Sunday 5th October 2014 Treviso v Glasgow @ Stadio Monigo. Kick Off: 15:00 (local time)

European Cup (Pool 4)
Glasgow
Montpellier
Bath
Toulouse

Glasgow Ins and Out 2014/15
Players In
Alex Allan from Edinburgh
Murray McConnell from Ayr RFC
Euan Murray from Worcester Warriors
James Downey from Munster
Rossouw de Klerk from Central Cheetahs
Connor Braid from BC Bears

Players Out
Moray Low to Exeter Chiefs
Chris Cusiter to Sale Sharks
Ruaridh Jackson to Wasps
Ed Kalman retired
Byron McGuigan released
Finlay Gillies released
Scott Wight to Melrose RFC
Gabriel Ascárate released
Carlin Isles to USA Sevens
Folau Niua to USA Sevens

Previous Meetings
Sunday 9th February 2014 Rabo Direct Pro 12
Glasgow 8-6 Connacht
www.pro12rugby.com/matchcentre/14139.php

Saturday 2nd November 2013 Rabo Direct Pro 12
Connacht 12-19 Glasgow
www.pro12rugby.com/matchcentre/13294.php