Ryan Wilson will make his 100th Glasgow Warriors appearance in the second leg of the 1872 Scottish Cup with Edinburgh at a sold-out Scotstoun on Saturday evening.
The backrower keeps his place at blindside flanker, following Edinburgh’s 23 / 11 victory in the first leg at BT Murrayfield last Sunday.
The only change to the back 3 sees Sean Lamont replace Tommy Seymour on the left wing. Stuart Hogg continues at fullback and Taqele Naiyaravoro lines up on the right wing.
Mark Bennett and Peter Horne continue their centre partnership, while Duncan Weir comes in for Finn Russell at flyhalf and Ali Price replaces Grayson Hart at scrumhalf.
In the pack Gordon Reid starts at loosehead prop, with Ryan Grant named on the bench, while Fraser Brown retains his place at hooker and Zander Fagerson comes in for Sila Puafisi at tighthead prop.
After missing last weekend’s defeat captain Jonny Gray returns to the side and partners USA international Greg Peterson in the engine room, with Leone Nakarawa named amongst the replacements.
The only change to the backrow sees Josh Strauss return at No 8 in place of Adam Ashe. Chris Fusaro continues at openside and Wilson wears the No 6 jersey.
Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: “A number of players who featured last weekend have been given another opportunity and they will be determined to put in a much better performance this weekend.
“The game has been sold out for a couple of months and this is a game our supporters really look forward to.
“It will be a special day for Ryan (Wilson) who makes his 100th appearance for the club. He always gives everything for the jersey and thoroughly deserves to join our centurions club.”
Glasgow Warriors team to play Edinburgh:
15. Stuart Hogg
14. Taqele Naiyaravoro
13. Mark Bennett
12. Peter Horne
11. Sean Lamont
10. Duncan Weir
9. Ali Price
1. Gordon Reid
2. Fraser Brown
3. Zander Fagerson
4. Greg Peterson
5. Jonny Gray (Captain)
6. Ryan Wilson
7. Chris Fusaro
8. Josh Strauss
Replacements:
16. Shalva Mamukashvili
17. Ryan Grant
18. Sila Puafisi
19. Leone Nakarawa
20. Hugh Blake
21. Grayson Hart
22. Peter Murchie
23. Lee Jones
Not available due to injury: Mike Blair (concussion), Kevin Bryce (shoulder), Mike Cusack (ribs), Alex Dunbar (groin), Simone Favaro (ankle), Rob Harley (thumb), Tyrone Holmes (foot), Pat MacArthur (jaw), Henry Pyrgos (wrist), Fergus Scott (shoulder), Tim Swinson (concussion) and Richie Vernon (shoulder).
Highlights of 1872 Cup First Leg match:
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Edinburgh have made two changes to the team for this match; Damian Hoyland replaces Tom Brown on the wing who has a shoulder injury, Brown did a great job in defence against the Big Nayaravorro in the first leg and guess this took a physical toll on Brown. The other change is Ben Toolis starting a lock in place of twin brother Alex Toolis who drops to the bench:
15 Jack Cuthbert
14 Dougie Fife
13 Michael Allen
12 Matt Scott
11 Damien Hoyland
10 Phil Burleigh
9 Sam Hidalgo-Clyne
1 Rory Sutherland
2 Ross Ford
3 WP Nel
4 Anton Bresler
5 Ben Toolis
6 Mike Coman (captain)
7 John Hardie
8 Cornell Du Preez
Players not considered due to injury:
Tom Brown (shoulder), Alasdair Dickinson (calf), Grant Gilchrist (groin), Will Helu (shoulder), Nasi Manu (neck), Stuart McInally (neck), Fraser McKenzie (neck), Jade Te Rure (knee), Hamish Watson (knee).
The game has been switched to Murrayfield as inspections at Scotstoun show it to be unplayable there following lots and lots of rain this month.
About 5 min to halftime Glasgow 8/6 Edinburgh. Not watching but must be a concern for Edinburgh with captain replaced in 27th minute also concern for Glasgow with Josh Strauss being replaced in 33rd minute.
@ Bullscot:
Ahh just spotted Coman was only off for 3 minutes so he is back on
Half time – Glasgow Warriors 8/6 Edinburgh. GO GLASGOW! Edinburgh’s Ross Ford also left the field just before Josh Strauss. Vern Cotter may be sweating at moment will be a blow for 6 Nations if those two are injured hopefully they are ok.
Less than 20 minutes to go Gla 11/6 Edin
Glasgow could go on to win this but may struggle to overturn the 12 points deficit from the 1st leg to win the cup
Glasgow 11/9 Edinburgh about 70 minutes gone phew too close
Allan Dell came on as loose head prop replacement in 69th minute not getting much game time
71st min Sam Hildago Clyne misses a drop kick for Edinburgh
AHH NOOO Phil Burleigh scores a try for Edinburgh 5 min left
Time up but Glasgow have a penalty close to Edinburgh line
Do they try kick for posts to draw or will they go for win
Took a quick tap but Edinburgh defence holding firm
Glasgow lose possession! Final score: Glasgow 11/14 Edinburgh. Well done Edinburgh was exciting listening to last few minutes on radio. Edinburgh defended through about 42 phases in last few minutes according to commentators.
Back to the Premiership Sale Sharks 15/9 Wasps
15 seconds to go and Sale kick a penalty from deep in their half to touch
Stringer kicks to touch and Sale win. Cipriani was given man of match.
Final scores – Newcastle 19/14 Bath first win of the season for Newcastle.
Saracens 26/6 Leicester bonus point win for Saracens who remain unbeaten in the Premiership this season and top the table. Saracens got 3 penalty tries wonder how often that has happened.
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