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Costly error doesn’t go unpunished as Glasgow name team for Connacht

Versatile Scotland back Jamie Dobie will revert to his old scrum-half role as Glasgow aim to maintain their unbeaten start to the URC season on Friday against Connacht at Scotstoun.

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Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 1:59 PM

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George Horne was dropped to the bench after a penalty reversal cost Glasgow Warriors against Ulster.
Jamie Dobie moves from the left wing back to scrum-half to face Connacht at Scotstoun.
Head coach Franco Smith made multiple squad changes, including starts for Scott Cummings and Rory Darge.

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Glasgow Warriors have benched scrum-half George Horne following a costly error in their recent 33-33 draw with Ulster. Jamie Dobie will revert from the wing to scrum-half for Friday's United Rugby Championship match against Connacht at Scotstoun, as Glasgow looks to preserve its unbeaten league start.

Head coach Franco Smith has made several changes to the lineup, handing 21-year-old Fergus Watson a start on the wing while Ollie Smith replaces the injured Stafford McDowall at outside centre. The forward pack also features starts for Scott Cummings, Rory Darge, Nathan McBeth, and Macenzzie Duncan.

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