Back-row Calum Forrester will reach a dozen appearances for Glasgow this weekend when he takes the field for Saturday’s Magners League clash against Leinster at the RDS in Dublin (kick-off 7:35pm).

As he runs out onto the pitch Forrester will be welcomed by and army of Warriors fans from his home club, SHE Premier One champions Ayr, as 20 youngsters and 16 adults soak up the big game atmosphere as part of the their Primary 7 Irish tour.

Youth convener for Ayr RFC, David Sayce, said: “We’re all really looking forward to the tour and to be able to catch a Warriors game while we’re there will be fantastic for the boys.

“We’re regulars at Firhill and have taken part in pre-match coaching clinics and even played at half-time during a few Glasgow matches. We’re all hoping to have a very successful tour and hope to cap it all off with a win for the Warriors.”

Forrester added: “It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to get another start, especially at the RDS where they have some big crowds and the atmosphere is always very intense.

“It’ll be great to have some kids along from Ayr watching the game and I hope we can deliver a positive result for them and all our other supporters both in the stadium and watching on TV after such a bitter disappointment last weekend against Ulster.”

Warriors head coach, Sean Lineen concluded: “Calum came off the bench last week and played very well so I’m keen to give him his chance. We also have adequate back-up in James Eddie who has been impressive since his return from injury.

“It’s also a massive opportunity for young Richie Gray on the bench as he has had a great season for the Scotland Under 20s. He’s impressed me with his attitude and I’m looking forward to seeing what he’s got at this level.”

Glasgow Warriors team to play Leinster in the Magners League at the RDS on Saturday 25 April (kick-off 7:35pm)

15 Bernardo Stortoni

14 Lome Fa’atau
13 Max Evans
12 Graeme Morrison
11 Thom Evans

10 Ruaridh Jackson
9 Mark McMillan

1 Kevin Tkachuk
2 Dougie Hall
3 Moray Low
4 Tim Barker
5 Alastair Kellock CAPTAIN
6 Calum Forrester
7 John Barclay
8 Kelly Brown

Replacements
16 Fergus Thomson
17 Justin Va’a
18 Richie Gray
19 James Eddie
20 Colin Gregor
21 Andrew Henderson
22 Hefin O’Hare

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