Glasgow sign big talents

Chris Kinloch, who experienced international rugby sevens whilst still at school, and 19-year-old Richie Gray, who stands at 6ft 8in tall, have both impressed head coach Sean Lineen who has handed them both new deals with the Biggest Team in Glasgow.

Both new recruits joined captain Alastair "Big Al" Kellock at Firhill today alongside the biggest trophy Glasgow have ever won - the XV Challenge Vaquerin title which they lifted whilst on pre-season duty in France.

Speaking about Kinloch, Glasgow head coach Sean Lineen said: "Chris impressed us whilst on tour in France with his attitude and his hunger. He also scored a couple of nice tries.

"He is raw but I think he can develop here with us."

Kinloch added: "The tour to France was a massive opportunity for me and I was over the moon to receive a contract at the end of it. I knew it was my big chance."

On the larger of his two recruits, Gray, Lineen commented: "We don't produce many of these guys in Scotland. He needs to be in a professional environment to realise his potential. He's a big man.

"He can be an exceptional player if he maintains his attitude. We had a fitness session yesterday and he proved that he's got what it takes."

The "Big Man" himself, said: "I was in the National Academy last year and had another season to go in my contract. But I got a surprise call from Sean Lineen last Wednesday asking me if I was keen to come along and train with Glasgow fulltime.

"It's a fantastic opportunity for me to take my game to the next level."