Glasgow Warriors will hand a debut to Kyle Rowe in one of four changes to their team to face Connacht tomorrow.
Glasgow cemented their billing as contenders to win the URC by scoring seven tries against Leinster in their season opener at Scotstoun last weekend. Connacht will be without their three Ireland internationals, including Mack Hansen, due to IRFU protocols but Glasgow will welcome back Sione Vailanu, Richie Gray and debutant Rowe - while George Horne starts after making his 100th Warriors appearance from the bench against Leinster.
Oli Kebble was one of several impressive performers against Leinster as the fans’ favourite produced a commanding display at prop. The 31-year-old was left out for the Challenge Cup final defeat to Toulon last season but Smith has praised his professionalism across pre-season. “But Oli has worked really hard. I had a good chat with him after the Final last season.I thought he was one of the guys who should be available to be picked and he was obviously disappointed that he missed out.
“This has been planned a long time ago,” Smith confirmed. “Richie gets better the more he plays and with the way we manage his training. He’s had a good break. He’s an old head and we know how to manage him. It was planned a long time ago in terms of how we brought him back.Glasgow will be favourites to win against Connacht but Smith is expecting a tough contest despite the Irish side missing key players.
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