This Saturday promises explosive rugby action as Glasgow Warriors and Toulon, led by their South African-born captains, clash in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at Scotstoun Stadium. Glasgow’s Kyle Steyn and Toulon’s David Ribbans will be at the forefront, representing their Scottish and English teams respectively after their origins in South Africa. The stage is set following Glasgow's narrow victory over the Vodacom Bulls and Toulon’s thrilling win against the Stormers.
Steyn, Glasgow's dynamic winger, emphasized the need for his team to step up their game.
"We were very happy to get the win and we put in a lot of good work in spurts, but we all know that we were a little bit off in some areas,"
he shared with Scottish Rugby. He also highlighted the pressures faced in their last game and the improvements needed against a seasoned team like Toulon.
Glasgow is bracing for a formidable challenge against Toulon, a team with a rich history in European competitions, having clinched a hat-trick of European titles between 2013-2015. Steyn added,
"Toulon are a different beast again when you compare their style of play to the Bulls. They’re no stranger to knockout rugby and they know how to get results in these big one-off matches, so we know what’s coming."
Former Glasgow captain Ryan Wilson also weighed in on the match’s significance. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Wilson portrayed it as a crucial moment for Glasgow, suggesting that the timing might be perfect for them to push for the title.
"It’s now or never when it comes to Glasgow’s prospects of winning the Champions Cup,"
Wilson stated, highlighting the resilience and strategic execution that are hallmarks of the Glasgow squad at home.
Nevertheless, Wilson cautioned against underestimating Toulon, pointing out their unmatched legacy in European rugby which sets the stage for what he predicts to be a thrilling contest.
Team Lineups:
Glasgow Warriors: 15 Josh McKay, 14 Kyle Steyn (c), 13 Stafford McDowall, 12 Sione Tuipulotu, 11 Ollie Smith, 10 Dan Lancaster, 9 Ben Afshar, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Rory Darge, 6 Matt Fagerson, 5 Alex Samuel, 4 Olujare Oguntibeju, 3 Zander Fagerson, 2 Gregor Hiddleston, 1 Patrick Schickerling. Bench: 16 Seb Stephen, 17 Jamie Bhatti, 18 Sam Talakai, 19 Max Williamson, 20 Euan Ferrie, 21 Angus Fraser, 22 Jack Oliver, 23 Adam Hastings.
Toulon: 15 Melvyn Jaminet, 14 Gaël Drean, 13 Nacho Brex, 12 Jérémy Sinzelle, 11 Setariki Tuicuvu, 10 Tomas Albornoz, 9 Ben White, 8 Mikheil Shioshvili, 7 Charles
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This Saturday promises explosive rugby action as Glasgow Warriors and Toulon, led by their South African-born captains, clash in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at Scotstoun Stadium. Glasgow’s Kyle Steyn and Toulon’s David Ribbans will be at the forefront, representing their Scottish and English teams respectively after their origins in South Africa. The stage is set following Glasgow's narrow victory over the Vodacom Bulls and Toulon’s thrilling win against the Stormers.
Steyn, Glasgow's dynamic winger, emphasized the need for his team to step up their game.
"We were very happy to get the win and we put in a lot of good work in spurts, but we all know that we were a little bit off in some areas,"
he shared with Scottish Rugby. He also highlighted the pressures faced in their last game and the improvements needed against a seasoned team like Toulon.Glasgow is bracing for a formidable challenge against Toulon, a team with a rich history in European competitions, having clinched a hat-trick of European titles between 2013-2015. Steyn added,
"Toulon are a different beast again when you compare their style of play to the Bulls. They’re no stranger to knockout rugby and they know how to get results in these big one-off matches, so we know what’s coming."
Former Glasgow captain Ryan Wilson also weighed in on the match’s significance. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Wilson portrayed it as a crucial moment for Glasgow, suggesting that the timing might be perfect for them to push for the title.
"It’s now or never when it comes to Glasgow’s prospects of winning the Champions Cup,"
Wilson stated, highlighting the resilience and strategic execution that are hallmarks of the Glasgow squad at home.Nevertheless, Wilson cautioned against underestimating Toulon, pointing out their unmatched legacy in European rugby which sets the stage for what he predicts to be a thrilling contest.
Team Lineups:
Glasgow Warriors: 15 Josh McKay, 14 Kyle Steyn (c), 13 Stafford McDowall, 12 Sione Tuipulotu, 11 Ollie Smith, 10 Dan Lancaster, 9 Ben Afshar, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Rory Darge, 6 Matt Fagerson, 5 Alex Samuel, 4 Olujare Oguntibeju, 3 Zander Fagerson, 2 Gregor Hiddleston, 1 Patrick Schickerling. Bench: 16 Seb Stephen, 17 Jamie Bhatti, 18 Sam Talakai, 19 Max Williamson, 20 Euan Ferrie, 21 Angus Fraser, 22 Jack Oliver, 23 Adam Hastings.
Toulon: 15 Melvyn Jaminet, 14 Gaël Drean, 13 Nacho Brex, 12 Jérémy Sinzelle, 11 Setariki Tuicuvu, 10 Tomas Albornoz, 9 Ben White, 8 Mikheil Shioshvili, 7 Charles