Glasgow stars out of Stormers clash

UPDATE: Glasgow Warriors will be without a couple of internationals when they face the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship quarterfinal on Friday.

Assistant coach Pete Murchie confirmed to Scottish media that their star No.8 Jack Dempsey will not be available for selection this week.

The former Wallaby No.8 and current Scotland international has not completed his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury that has seen him sidelined since March.

Murchie also confirmed that Scotland prop Zander Fagerson (calf) is unavailable for the clash.

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However, Dempsey and Fagerson could play a part next week if the Warriors advance to the semifinals.

The good news is that players like Jack Mann, Josh McKay, Sam Talakai and Henco Venter are all available.

Murchie believes Venter is in good shape after serving a six-match ban for foul play.

“You haven’t seen him on the pitch but he’s been out doing every single session,” he said. “So, he’s been fully involved.

“From his perspective, physically, he’s as good as you get.

“He’s been doing the training without getting banged up at the weekend. It’s good to add in that amount of freshness if he’s selected.”

Sources; Scotland Rugby News & The Scotsman