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Franco Smith warns Glasgow of unique challenge of SA opponents

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Franco Smith, the Glasgow Warriors head coach, looks on during the Investec Champions Cup Round Of 16 match between Harlequins and Glasgow Warriors at The Stoop on April 05, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith warned his players they face a unique test in the BKT United Rugby Championship this weekend.

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Warriors are in second place in the URC table ahead of their game against Lions at Scotstoun on Saturday night.

Smith said: “We know that another stern test awaits us as we look to back up a hard-earned result last weekend.

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“The Lions play a brand of rugby unlike any other in the competition, with a highly physical forward pack complementing a backline that has the potential to cause problems from anywhere on the field.”

Smith has made seven changes following last weekend’s narrow win against Munster with Tom Jordan returning to the midfield following his exploits for Scotland in the Guinness Six Nations.

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The front row sees the most changes with Grant Stewart packing down between Nathan McBeth and Sam Talakai, while second-row JP du Preez makes his first start since a long-term injury lay-off.

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