Glasgow Warriors name strong lineup for URC semi-final against Bulls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:47 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Glasgow Warriors will face the Bulls in the URC semi-final at Murrayfield on Saturday. George Horne has been cleared to start after recovering from a hand injury, with Gregor Hiddleston replacing Johnny Matthews at hooker. Jamie Dobie returns to the bench following an injury layoff. The Bulls come into the match unchanged after a decisive victory over Munster. Glasgow's coach Franco Smith has acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by the Bulls, emphasizing the need for peak performance.
- •George Horne starts after overcoming a hand injury
- •Gregor Hiddleston replaces Johnny Matthews at hooker
- •Jamie Dobie makes the bench for the first time since January
- •The Bulls are unchanged following a recent win over Munster
- •Franco Smith emphasizes the challenge from a strong Bulls lineup
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Horne fit & Hiddleston the only Glasgow change for semi-final
"George Horne has won his fitness battle to start for Glasgow Warriors in the URC semi-final with Bulls at Murrayfield on Saturday, while Gregor Hiddleston comes in at hooker in the only change. Scrum-half Horne has recovered from a hand injury sustained in last weekend's quarter-final victory over Connacht. Jamie Dobie is set for his first Glasgow appearance since January as he makes the bench after injury, while fellow Scotland international Adam Hastings is also among the replacements.
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