February 14, 2008

Starting spot for Calum Forrester

Posted by Editor on February 14, 2008 11:58 AM | 8 comments | Print | E-mail author

Calum Forrester starts for Glasgow
Calum Forrester, the 21 year old GHA and National Academy back-rower has been called up to Sean Lineen’s starting XV for tomorrow's Magners League clash with Llanelli Scarlets at Stradey Park (ko 7:10pm).

With John Barclay and Kelly Brown involved with the national team Calum has been brought in.

Sean said: “Donnie Macfadyen has just returned from injury so we don’t want to throw him straight into what will no doubt be a very physical game.

“Also, James Eddie has been away from Glasgow with the Scotland A squad so Calum has had the opportunity to impress during preparations and he’s certainly done that.

”Calum has played a few game for us before so we know what kind of player he is and the potential he has so I’m pretty excited about seeing how he does on Friday night.”

Looking forward to a big weekend, Calum said: “It’s a great opportunity for me to be involved this weekend. The Warriors have a good reputation in Europe for the quality of its back-row so it’s pretty exciting to be part of it.

“The National Academy has been great for me because I’ve recovered from an injury over the summer and gone on to play international sevens as well as being involved with the pro-team back up games before Christmas.

“I’ve been on the bench a few times for Glasgow which was great but making the starting XV is that next big step.”

In addition to Forrester, Lineen has called up another young Scottish talent in Ruaridh Jackson who takes his place on the bench.

Glasgow Warriors

15 Bernardo Stortoni

14 Lome Fa'atau
13 Graeme Morrison
12 Daryl Gibson
11 Hefin O'Hare

10 Colin Gregor
9 Sam Pinder

1 Justin Va'a
2 Fergus Thomson *
3 Moray Low
4 Andy Newman
5 Alastair Kellock CAPTAIN *
6 Stevie Swindall
7 Calum Forrester **
8 John Beattie *

Substitutes
16 Eric Milligan
17 Ed Kalman
18 Dan Turner
19 James Eddie
20 Ruaridh Jackson **
21 Scott Barrow
22 Max Evans

* = Member of Scottish Institute of Sport
** = Member of Scottish Rugby’s Senior National Academy

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Comments
Posted by Andy on February 14, 2008 12:48 PM | Reply to this comment

Where is Thom Evans?

Posted by ailie on February 14, 2008 02:19 PM | Reply to this comment

Just what i was wondering, lets hope he isn't injured but is being rested beacause Hadden has finally come to his senses and is going to pick him next weekend for the Ireland game.

Posted by ballinj on February 14, 2008 02:32 PM | Reply to this comment

ailie - i think it is time for you to put away the bottle and the herbal ciggies, reach for the smelling salts ... Hadden and sensible in the same sentence without the word sacked in it...

Mind you would be nice if were true. Time to start looking to the future, time to start blooding in the young players and who knows we may even get a try before the end of the 6 nations... hmmm maybe it is me that needs to reach for the smelling salts.

Posted by hannah on February 14, 2008 03:24 PM | Reply to this comment

hadden has no sense lets be honest? we couldnt play that badly twice if our coach had the sense. its not that we aren't finishing moves it's that the team isnt working so its time for changes....thom would be great. but i think he is in the same boat as james eddie....a games!

Posted by sunday5 on February 15, 2008 08:01 AM | Reply to this comment

Where IS Evans tho? He was injured a while ago, perhaps he is training with the National side. Not too sure what he'd be able to change tho, Danielli and Walker both played well and it's painfully clear that we need Paterson, still a bit of frightening pace in the last half hour would be very welcome.

Posted by ailie on February 15, 2008 10:31 AM | Reply to this comment

According to todays Herald Thom has a foot injury.
Good to see Lineen admitting that Dan's poor performances in 6nations may be due to the fact that he has played too much rugby this season, a point i raised after the Saracens defeat. Perhaps top of Lineens shopping list in the summer should be another stand-off (nothing against Colin Gregor though, as he can be a good wee player, lets hope for a good performance from him tonight). Anyway i think Hadden will keep faith with Dan and lets hope this weekends rest is all he needs and he can get back to the form he showed during the World Cup and some of the recent glasgow games.

Posted by Hugues on February 15, 2008 10:46 AM | Reply to this comment

"Good to see Lineen admitting that Dan's poor performances in 6nations may be due to the fact that he has played too much rugby this season, a point i raised after the Saracens defeat"

Played too much rugby?
What about top players from other 6N countries!

Posted by Hugues on February 15, 2008 11:08 AM | Reply to this comment

Just a comment on the game time,

On the 22 6N French players, 21 will play this weekend!
One player will be rested,Jean-Baptiste Elissalde

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