VIDEO: Franco on transforming Glasgow into championship material

Friday 25 Oct 2024

WATCH as the Behind the Ruck crew – co-hosts Springboks Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh – sit down with defending URC Champion coach Franco Smith.

Smith talks about slipping from top of the URC table following a disappointing tour to South Africa – losing to the Bulls and Lions in the league stage before going on to win an away semifinal against Munster and the grand Final against the Bulls.

He also opens up how he as a South African managed to adapt to Glasgow and the Scotland culture and turn Glasgow Warriors into a championship outfit.

The Glasgow boss also spoke about the celebration after defeating the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld and their travelling challenges.

Source: Behind the Ruck Podcast

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