Scotland star ditch Glasgow for Exeter
NEWS: Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg will leave Glasgow at the end of the season.
The 26-year-old joined the Warriors in 2010 and has scored 215 points in 109 appearances for the club, but said he is looking for a new challenge in his career.
Hogg, who helped Glasgow win the 2014-15 Pro12 title, has earned 63 caps for Scotland and was named the Six Nations player of the tournament in 2016 and 2017.
He was also selected for the British and Irish Lions for their last two tours, although injury forced him to leave New Zealand before last year’s Test series.
Reports have linked Hogg with a move to leading English Premiership side Exeter although there has been no confirmation, as yet, of which club he will join.
His departure comes after standout fly-half Finn Russell left Glasgow for French side Racing 92 at the end of last season.
“This is a decision that’s taken a great deal of thought as I’ve loved my nine seasons at Glasgow Warriors,” said Hogg in a club statement.
“I said I would decide my next step for family and rugby reasons and feel now is the right time to gain new rugby experiences and push myself in different situations where I will be challenged and hopefully improve further,” he added.
“I’m proud of what I have achieved with Glasgow Warriors and Scotland so far and would like to thank the club and Scottish Rugby for all their support. They have supported me when I had made my decision to move on and I know they did all they could and I’m grateful for their support.”
Glasgow coach Dave Rennie, whose side are currently top of Conference A in the Pro14, added: “This is a great opportunity for Hoggy and he has our full support.
“He is a top man, loved by all and will be missed.”
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