20/11/15 Posted in Glasgow Warriors
Gregor Townsend has named the same 23-man squad for tomorrow evening’s encounter with Northampton Saints, which was due to take to the field against Racing 92 last Saturday.Mike Blair will make his 50th European appearance tomorrow

The Warriors European Rugby Champions Cup opener at the Stade Yves-Du-Manoir was postponed, following the tragic events in Paris last weekend, so it’ll be Glasgow’s first outing in Europe this season.

The match at Scotstoun is a complete sell-out with a capacity crowd of 6,800 expected.

Stuart Hogg starts at full-back, while Tommy Seymour has been named on the right wing, with Sean Lamont on the opposite side.

Scotland internationals Mark Bennett and Peter Horne continue their centre partnership.

Finn Russell and Mike Blair form the half-back pairing, with Blair set to make his 50th European appearance.

Ryan Grant is at loose-head and Tongan international Sila Puafisi continues at tight-head, with Pat MacArthur at hooker.

Leone Nakarawa and Jonny Gray are in the Warriors engine room, while Rob Harley, Simone Favaro and Josh Strauss combine in the back-row.

Georgia Hooker Shalva Mamukashvili has been named amongst the replacements and could make his debut for the club.

There are no further tickets available for the match at Scotstoun tomorrow and supporters can watch the game at Grosvenor Café on Ashton Lane.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: “We’re really looking forward to kicking off our European campaign against Northampton Saints tomorrow evening.

“Northampton were impressive in their win away to the Scarlets last weekend and will be travelling with confidence, but we're excited about playing at home in front of a capacity crowd, who will help create another big European night at Scotstoun.

“We’ve had continuity with the team selection this week and it'll be good test against one of the top teams in England.”

Glasgow Warriors team to play Northampton Saints, European Rugby Champions Cup, Scotstoun Stadium, Saturday 21 November (kick-off 5.15pm) – live on Sky Sports 5:
15. Stuart Hogg
14. Tommy Seymour
13. Mark Bennett
12. Peter Horne
11. Sean Lamont
10. Finn Russell
9. Mike Blair

1. Ryan Grant
2. Pat MacArthur
3. Sila Puafisi
4. Leone Nakarawa
5. Jonny Gray
6. Rob Harley
7. Simone Favaro
8. Josh Strauss

Replacements

16. Shalva Mamukashvili
17. Gordon Reid
18. Zander Fagerson
19. Tim Swinson
20. Ryan Wilson
21. Grayson Hart
22. Richie Vernon
23. Taqele Naiyaravoro

Not available due to injury: Fraser Brown (foot), Glenn Bryce (ankle), Kevin Bryce (shoulder), Alex Dunbar (sternum), Tyrone Holmes (foot), Kieran Low (concussion), Peter Murchie (elbow), Henry Pyrgos (wrist) and Fergus Scott (shoulder).