Steyn Leads Bulls in Anticipated Showdown Return
Glasgow Warriors finished the pool stage with a perfect 20 points from 20. They secured the second seed for the knockout rounds.
A home quarter-final awaits if they overcome the Vodacom Bulls tomorrow. Scotstoun is sold out for the match.
This fixture is not included in the 2025/26 Season Ticket. Passes on the Scottish Rugby Ticketing App will not be active for this game.
Team selection and returns
Zander Fagerson returns at tight-head for his first Glasgow appearance since the Guinness Six Nations. He packs down alongside Patrick Schickerling and Gregor Hiddleston.
Max Williamson pairs with Alex Samuel in the second row. Williamson scored one of Glasgow’s five tries against Benetton last weekend.
Jack Dempsey starts at number eight. Dempsey is shortlisted for the 2025/26 Investec Player of the Year after standout pool-stage displays.
Matt Fagerson and Rory Darge also return to the squad. George Horne resumes at scrum-half after being rested last weekend.
Dan Lancaster takes the fly-half role. Stafford McDowall joins Sione Tuipulotu in midfield after guiding the side to victory over Leinster.
Kyle Steyn leads the side from the wing in an anticipated showdown against the Bulls. The back-three is completed by Ollie Smith and Josh McKay.
Matchday XV
| 1 | Patrick Schickerling (22) |
| 2 | Gregor Hiddleston (41) |
| 3 | Zander Fagerson (169) |
| 4 | Max Williamson (45) |
| 5 | Alex Samuel (50) |
| 6 | Matt Fagerson (136) |
| 7 | Rory Darge (75) |
| 8 | Jack Dempsey (63) |
| 9 | George Horne (152) |
| 10 | Dan Lancaster (16) |
| 11 | Ollie Smith (60) |
| 12 | Sione Tuipulotu (80) |
| 13 | Stafford McDowall (110) |
| 14 | Kyle Steyn (C) (103) |
| 15 | Josh McKay (75) |
Replacements
The bench features a six-two split of forwards and backs. Ben Afshar and Adam Hastings provide back-line cover.
Adam Hastings earned Investec Player of the Match in December’s win over Stade Toulousain at Scotstoun. Sam Talakai is included after signing a new contract this week.
Seb Stephen and Jamie Bhatti join front-row cover. Jare Oguntibeju wears number 19, with Euan Ferrie and Angus Fraser completing the replacements.
| 16 | Seb Stephen (14) |
| 17 | Jamie Bhatti (133) |
| 18 | Sam Talakai (37) |
| 19 | Jare Oguntibeju (18) |
| 20 | Euan Ferrie (52) |
| 21 | Angus Fraser (27) |
| 22 | Ben Afshar (34) |
| 23 | Adam Hastings (85) |
Unavailable players
- Gregor Brown (hamstring)
- Alex Craig (foot)
- Scott Cummings (calf)
- Jamie Dobie (shoulder)
- Nathan McBeth (ankle)
- Kyle Rowe (hip)
- Charlie Savala (knee)
- Tavi Tuipulotu (knee)
Coach perspective and match details
Head Coach Smith warned of the Bulls’ threat and international quality. He said training has been highly competitive this week.
Smith praised the Scotstoun atmosphere in the Champions Cup. He expects the Warrior Nation to be vocal in support.
Glasgow Warriors face Vodacom Bulls at Scotstoun on Saturday 4 April. Kick-off is 5.30pm.
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