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Allan Dell has exited Glasgow with immediate effect

By PA

181 days ago

Allan Dell with Scotland in 2019 (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Allan Dell has left Glasgow with immediate effect after the experienced loosehead was released from his contract “to pursue new career opportunities”.

The South Africa-born 32-year-old managed just 12 appearances in two and a half years at Scotstoun after joining from London Irish in 2022.

Dell, who won 34 Scotland caps between 2016 and 2022, told the Warriors website: “I’d like to say thank you to the club for the last couple of seasons, and I have got nothing but best wishes for everyone at Scotstoun.

Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White reflects on the last three weeks of horror losses

“Hopefully I will be back in the stands with the supporters soon, and I look forward to catching up with the Warrior nation over a beer or two in the future.”

Glasgow will be bidding to secure the 1872 Cup for the third year running at Murrayfield this Saturday when they defend a 33-14 advantage over Edinburgh following Sunday’s first leg at Hampden.

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— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) December 23, 2024

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PoppaRick 1 hour ago

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The first paragraph of this article states “showed form is valuable” referring to the selection process. I don’t believe this is true. When selecting the loose forwards I think the selection was decided prior to the finals. This is evident in the omissions of Blackadder and Lio Willie who were the form loose forwards.

David Havili might not be anyone’s pick to start a test but his form is undeniable, his presence would make selecting fresh faces in the centres more stable, something James O’Conner did the No. 10’s for the Crusaders.

Unless I watched a different finals “in form” is not how I would describe Ioane , he hasn’t impressed with the ball since pre World Cup, Finau and Jacobson failed to make a presence during the Final and were completely outplayed by their Red & Black counterparts.

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mJ 3 hours ago

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It certainly highlights a few issues; short locks and short non-jumping backrow and the Scottish forwards coach who likes lineouts thrown to the rear aren’t a good combo. Australia could dominate the lineout depending on selection. A small backrow who like to play with width aren’t going to get you the hard yards. You’re not going to play Smith at 15 and Van der Merwe on the wings that’s for certain. The Lions pack aren’t going to be physical or direct in comparison to the last two Lions tours, they’re going to want to play quick ball with width so Joe won’t mind that at all. Slow the Lions breakdown, physical defence that stop gainline and it’s going to make things hard for this Lions pack.

Lose another game and the loss to Argentina certainly will stack on the pressure.

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mJ 3 hours ago

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It’s rubbish, the Super Rugby sides can pick whoever they want, they aren’t contracted to play anyone so Rugby Australia can release players to play but the Super Rugby clubs don’t have to select them to play.

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mJ 3 hours ago

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As in every tour since forever have fielded under strength provincial sides.

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DarstedlyDan 3 hours ago

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Don’t see how you can conclude that at all. A 6-2 bench might be highly unlikely, but having only 5 looses in the squad isn’t the reason.

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mJ 3 hours ago

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I tend to tan with difficulty when by the sea.

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Mark 3 hours ago

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I think Andy farrells selection headache upfront may actually be in the 2nd row, I fully appreciate that it’s tantamount to heresy to even offer

a scintilla of of doubt re Maro itojis place in the engine room, but I remain unconvinced he’s the man to lead the lions.

It must be remembered that the captain of the Lions, has to produce totemic performances enerytime they lead the team ( Think Mcbride, Johnson, O connelly et al).

You cannot merely do ok, your starting place has to be beyond question, based on merit.

Im fairly sure that Mr Chessum, Mccarthy, Ryan and Mr beirne will have much to say on the matter!!

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Hammer Head 3 hours ago

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Thank you

I was a flanker in my youth. But could play prop now I guess 🤷‍♂️

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SC 3 hours ago

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With only 5 loose forwards selected, highly unlikely of a 6-2 bench.

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Mark 3 hours ago

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The 71 lions did indeed lose their 1st game, but as far as comparisons go, that’s it.

This Lions squad is not remotely in the same league as the class of 71, in fact it’s bang average and they can count themselves lucky that they’re touring Australia and not NZ, SA or indeed Argentina!!

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Toaster 3 hours ago

Scott Robertson names his 35-man All Blacks squad for France series

just because someone doesn’t agree with you you go all aggressive

Way to go!

I really like what he could bring but I’ve watched a number of defensive lapses this year

More positionally which others have exploited

I’ve also seen the same from proctor who I also very much like

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DP 4 hours ago

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nonsense yourself - Test quality players have nothing to do with the amount of regions Oz can put out. They don’t have the depth which is why they’re constantly offering huge contracts to players plying their trades in League and Ozzie rules. pay attention - quality and quantity are two different things.

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SC 5 hours ago

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SP 5 hours ago

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SC 5 hours ago

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I thought Reihana who was 7/8 goal kicking (the single miss a 55m attempt) in the semis and final under immense pressure was clutch down the stretch.

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SC 5 hours ago

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Finau has more linebreaks because in the Chiefs attack he is positioned out wide in space rather than take the hard carries in tight as Blackadder does.

This skews the statistics.

And the majority of Finau’s highlight hits are on 10s not tight forwards.

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SC 5 hours ago

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The next bloke is not in the meetings and on the practice pitch learning the comms and game plan.

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SC 5 hours ago

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You are making that up completely.

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