Franco Smith: 'It’s maybe what’s demanded of the game now'

League leaders Glasgow Warriors summoned up the Guinness Six Nations spirit as they took the spoils in their top-of-the-table clash with Leinster Rugby.

They ran in six tries in all as they played some thrilling attacking rugby to claim a 38-17 bonus point victory over the defending champions at Scotstoun.

“It’s the way we train and the way we try to develop the game,” said head coach Franco Smith.

“I think the game is going that way. If you look at the Six Nations, there were a lot of tries scored. It’s maybe what’s demanded of the game now.

“That is the ingredient that brings enthusiasm to club rugby as well.

“We were going to try and score as many tries as possible, but I didn’t think we would get to that many. I thought we played really well. I was really proud of the boys.”

Glasgow scored four tries in the space of eight minutes as they capitalised on two Leinster yellow cards to lead 26-12 at the break and they then sealed the win with two final quarter touchdowns.

Scrum-half George Horne crossed twice and also landed four conversions to finish with an 18 point match haul.

Speaking after the game, he provided further insight into the team’s attacking mindset.

“Franco is so good at keeping it simple for us,” he said.

“Usually, it’s be brave and move the ball. You saw that in the first half. We were moving Leinster around and they had to make 130 odd tackles, I think.”

Horne went straight into the Glasgow starting line-up despite having featured in all five of Scotland’s Six Nations matches.

“I couldn’t go a week without this place!” he said.

“Coming back to play Leinster makes it pretty special. They have been the best team in the league for a few years now.

“It was good. It makes Monday morning a lot easier when you come in after a win like that.”