'A Spring In Their Step.' Cardiff Rugby Vs. Warriors Glasgow Preview
'A Spring In Their Step.' Cardiff Rugby Vs. Warriors Glasgow Preview
The Glasgow Warriors travel to Cardiff for a match against a surging Cardiff Rugby club.
Entertainment will be the name of the game for Cardiff when it welcomes the URC champions to the Arms Park.
The Welsh side has made a flying start to the season, with bonus point victories over Zebre Parma and the Scarlets putting them second in the table.
Cardiff will be looking to continue those winning ways against Glasgow, while putting on the style in the process.
“We are in the entertainment business, and that’s something we put a big focus on here - making sure we entertain our fans, because that’s what keeps them coming back and ultimately pays the bills," Center Ben Thomas said.
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“We want to make sure our fans enjoy the experience, and if that means playing a bit of exciting rugby, that’s what we will do," he added. "That brand of rugby is in us as a group and as a club.
“We are very good when it’s a loose ball in transition, but it’s also about the basics, our kick chase or managing games in the last 20 minutes.”
Second row Teddy Williams added: “We definitely want to entertain the people who come and watch. There’s a lot to do in the city, and we want to make sure people come back to watch us.
“I think most people would prefer to play that brand of rugby. It’s definitely more enjoyable, and I think it suits us as well. It suits the players we have got.”
Giving the perspective from the visiting camp, Glasgow back row Matt Fagerson said: “Cardiff have always been a tough outfit at the Arms Park.
“They are very proud when they play at home and, from what I’ve seen from their first couple of games, they have got a bit of a spring in their step.
“They are playing much more expansive rugby this year, and they have always had a bit of a physical edge, especially at home, so we are absolutely not taking them lightly.
“It should be a great occasion. You are in the middle of the capital of Wales. Cardiff is a fantastic place. They love their rugby there and the atmosphere is always great.
“Hopefully, they can sell it out and have a great game under the Friday night lights.”
Cardiff has made just one change, with Harri Millard coming in on the wing, but Glasgow shows nine from its 42-10 victory over Benetton Rugby, along with three positional switches.
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URC Rugby Fixtures Friday, Oct. 4
URC Rugby Fixtures Saturday, Oct. 5
- 7:45 a.m. ET - Lions vs Edinburgh
- 10 a.m. ET - Vodacom Bulls vs Ulster
- 12:15 p.m. ET - Dragons vs Sharks
- 12:15 p.m. ET - Benetton vs Leinster
- 2:35 p.m. ET - Zebre Parma vs DHL Stormers
- 2:35 p.m. ET - Munster vs Ospreys
URC Standings Table After Round 2
Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | For | Against | Pts Diff | Bonus | Points |
1 | Leinster Rugby | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 37 | 30 | 2 | 10 |
2 | Cardiff Rugby | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 32 | 14 | 2 | 10 |
3 | Connacht Rugby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 69 | 65 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
4 | Glasgow Rugby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 61 | 30 | 31 | 2 | 6 |
5 | Ospreys | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 58 | 47 | 11 | 2 | 6 |
6 | Zebre Parma | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 55 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
7 | Munster Rugby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 68 | 75 | -7 | 2 | 6 |
8 | Emirates Lions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
9 | Ulster Rugby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 54 | -12 | 1 | 5 |
10 | Vodacom Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
11 | Dragons RFC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 55 | -26 | 0 | 4 |
12 | Edinburgh Rugby | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 55 | -8 | 3 | 3 |
13 | Scarlets | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 44 | -9 | 0 | 2 |
14 | Benetton Rugby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 62 | -32 | 0 | 2 |
15 | Hollywoodbets Sharks | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 1 | 1 |
16 | DHL Stormers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 37 | -13 | 0 | 0 |
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