'Mixed news for Glasgow during international window'

International rugby is done for a few months now, and it's back to the club game as Glasgow host Scarlets in the URC this Friday. Warriors finished the first portion of the season with a memorable win in South Africa and will want to build on that at Scotstoun.

Glasgow fans were met with mixed news during the international window. The good news was Sione Tuipulotu signing a new deal with the club, but the flip side was learning that Tom Jordan will be joining Bristol Bears after his breakthrough season with Glasgow.

The Kiwi-born back has burst onto the world stage with some standout performances for Scotland, playing out of position at full-back and will be sorely missed.

What else happened? Alex Samuel also made his full international debut alongside Jordan. Zander Fagerson and Rory Darge delivered big performances and Tuipulotu continues to shine every time he takes the field. Scotland seem to be at their best when Sione is running at a defence and able to create space for Finn Russell to work his magic.

Jack Dempsey sustained a shoulder injury and it also looks likely that Max Williamson and Gregor Brown - who have both had brilliant starts to the URC season - will miss some game time.

Glasgow's squad depth is a key factor behind their recent success but how the pack goes with those three missing will definitely be one to watch. Time will tell what Franco Smith will do.