'Another almighty battle awaits Glasgow in Champions Cup quarters'
[BBC] Two of the URC's biggest teams went head to head on Saturday as Storm Dave tried its best to disrupt the Champions Cup last-16 match between Glasgow and Bulls. Some of the other ties in the competition were basked in sunshine but not Scotstoun as all four seasons hit in the space of two hours. Both teams were packed with internationals and left it all on the table with a space in the quarter-finals at stake.
The returning Stafford McDowall carried incredibly and hit his tackles like life depended on it. His reaction and cheer when he scored in the corner was deserved. Josh Mackay was superb at 15 despite the wet and blustery conditions and was unlucky to not get on the scoresheet.
The game was marred with handling errors which is to be expected in the conditions but definitely something the coaching staff will look to tidy up before they face French giants Toulon in the next round. A one-point victory over Stormers was enough for them to make the trip to Scotstoun on Saturday. The French side have struggled domestically but have set their sights on Champions Cup success this season.
With a squad littered in international class to call upon, a great set-piece and a monstrous pack, it will be an almighty battle on Saturday. Can Glasgow keep believing all the way to the semi-finals?