Quartet pen new Glasgow deals

 

Prop Javan Sebastian, No.8 Jason Hill, flank Will Bordill and flyhalf Gregor Hunter all signing one-year partnership contracts.

 

It means Sebastian and Bordill will be paired with Premiership side Ayr, with Hill linking up with Heriot's and Hunter with Glasgow Hawks next season, when they are not selected for Warriors duty.

 

Sebastian has joined the club from fellow Pro12 side and Champions Cup opponents the Scarlets.

 

The 20-year-old tighthead prop played for Carmarthen in Wales, before being called up to play for Wales Under-16 and Under-18, which resulted in him joining the Scarlets Academy.

 

Sebastian has been at the Scarlets for two years and featured for them in the Anglo-Welsh Cup against Sale Sharks last season.

 

He is Scottish qualified through his father who was born and raised in Edinburgh.

 

Sebastian said: "Joining Glasgow Warriors will be a great opportunity for me to impress, as well as to grow and develop as a player.

 

"They are Pro12 champions so it's an amazing team to join. I'm sure they'll teach me a lot and the move will have a positive impact on my career.

 

"The Glasgow team is filled with young, talented players working in a great environment which I can't wait to be a part of."

 

Hill has been training with the Warriors since February.

 

The 25-year-old played for the Scotland Club XV earlier this year, scoring a try and being named man of the match in a 23-18 victory over the Ireland Club XV.

 

The flank recently helped Heriot's on their way to being crowned Premiership champions with a win over Melrose at Goldenacre.

 

Hill said: "I've really enjoyed my time training with the club and it's made me hungry for more.

 

"I feel in good shape at the moment and I'm ready to take my career to the next level.

 

"Earning my first professional contract is a great achievement and I'm eager to get started."

 

Bordill is currently in his third year at the club, after joining from Sale Sharks.

 

The flank signed a partnership contract at the start of this season, after graduating from the Scottish Rugby Academy Stage three programme.

 

The 21-year-old has played seven times for the Warriors and was in the squad which won the Melrose Sevens in April.

 

Bordill said: "Glasgow Warriors is a great club and I've really improved since moving up from Sale Sharks.

 

"I enjoyed playing a few games last season and with the World Cup on in September, it's a good opportunity for me to get more game time."

 

Hunter, who joined the club at the start of last season, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury meaning he missed the whole campaign but is now back to full fitness and training with the squad.

 

He was part of the Glasgow Warriors squad which won the Melrose Sevens in April.

 

The 23-year-old, who has made 16 appearances for Edinburgh, came through the Scotland age-grade ranks.

 

In 2012 he was awarded the Macphail Scholarship and spent four months playing club rugby in New Zealand.

 

Hunter said: "It was frustrating to miss last season but I've been back training for a while and I'm enjoying getting the chance to show what I can do at pre-season training.

 

"The club have really looked after me during my time out and I want to repay them for the faith they've shown."

 

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: "The strength and depth within our squad is something we really value and to have Javan [Sebastian], Jason [Hill], Will [Bordill] and Gregor [Hunter] with us next season is great news.

 

"With the World Cup being played at the start of the season, we know we're going to have a number of players involved in that tournament and it's important we have others who can step up.

 

"Javan is a mobile, young prop who has a big future in the game if he works hard, while we've been impressed with Jason when he has trained with us and in his performances for Heriot's.

 

"Will has shown a real determination to improve and did very well when given the opportunity to play last season, so we are excited to see him progress further over the next few months.

 

"Gregor has had a tough time with injury but is now back to full fitness and has been making a very good impression in training.

 

"All four will make a positive impact at the club next season."