“I think it was a slow start, but the boys dug in” | Alex Samuel

17 Feb 2025

Glasgow Warriors put on a display in Newport after a relatively slow start against the Dragons. A game which saw Glasgow earn seven tries including a brace from George Horne and debut tries for Jack Mann and Nathan McBeth.

BKT United Rugby Championship, Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales 16/2/2025 Dragons vs Glasgow Warriors Alex Samuel of Glasgow Warriors tackled by George Young of Dragons Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Mike Jones

Alex Samuel was in the pack on Sunday afternoon and he caught up with glasgowwarriors.org to share his thoughts on the game.

“I think it was a slow start,” Samuel said, “But the boys dug in and in the end, that second half is probably more what we are looking for.”

The chase is on 👀

With a brace today, George moves to within one try of DTH van der Merwe’s club record tally of 54 👊

Eyes on the prize…#WhateverItTakes ⚔️🛡️ pic.twitter.com/IURobVNrRd

— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 16, 2025

The game saw the return of Jare Oguntbenju as well as debuts for Mackenzzie Duncan and Kerr Johnston.

“It’s awesome playing with Jare! Mackenzzie got his debut and Kerr coming off the bench in the backs.

“It’s really good to have these players getting their debut and being able to play with them. I thought they did really well!”

Introducing your two newest Warriors 🔥

Kerr Johnston and Macenzzie Duncan who made their debut off the bench against the Dragons today – congratulation, lads!#WhateverItTakes ⚔️🛡️ pic.twitter.com/qZK7Hs027g

— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 16, 2025

The game was a game of two halves, as at half time, Glasgow were leading by just four points.

Speaking on this Samuel said, “We got a bit of a rocket at halftime, so we then came out and gave a good response. The second half is more of how we want to play.”

Glasgow now have a small break before returning to Scotstoun to host Ospreys in the next round.

“I think we might get a little of time off and then it will be good to get fired in to the Ospreys.

“They are going well this season. But will be great to be back to Scotstoun and get running about there!”

🤩 Secure your seats at Scotstoun on Saturday 1 March, as we celebrate grassroots rugby for our Origin Round Double-Header!

— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) February 7, 2025