Weekend Update

• 19 Aug 2019

A debut, a new arrival and a post-match assessment - catch up with what's been happening with our Weekend Update.

Jale touches down

The Warrior Nation got their first glimpse of one of the new faces to Dave Rennie’s squad, following the arrival of Jale Vakaloloma into Glasgow Airport on Sunday evening. It might still be three weeks until their side takes to the field for their first pre-season match, but some fans are already anticipating the prospect of seeing the big Fijian in action.

Welcome to Glasgow Jale Vakaloloma ? pic.twitter.com/GCKMyJD5GJ
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) August 18, 2019

Welcome to town Jale! Hope you settle in well & maybe brought some sunshine ☀️ with you ? https://t.co/Omp2ERIJKA
— XVIth Warrior? (@TheXVIthWarrior) August 18, 2019

Welcome Jale! Looking to see this guy out at Scotstoun!
— Douglas Luke (@dougl84) August 18, 2019

Nice feeling for Cummings

Whilst Saturday night probably won’t live long in the memory for most Scotland supporters, it’ll be an unforgettable occasion for one Glasgow Warrior.

By coming off the bench in the 63rd minute to make his Scotland debut, Scott Cummings became the club’s 111th player to earn senior international honours. It’s safe to say that the second-row was delighted…

A day I’ll never forget #1105. pic.twitter.com/0wioLnZ8Oj
— Scott Cummings (@scottcummings96) August 18, 2019

??????? Congratulations on winning your first cap for Scotland, Scott Cummings ? pic.twitter.com/ZJy8sm0iXu
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) August 18, 2019

Congrats on first Cap @scottcummings96 pic.twitter.com/1zLbzOnIWP
— Glasgow Hawks (@GlasgowHawks1) August 17, 2019

Congrats Scotty!
— Bobby Beattie (@RobertBeattie1) August 18, 2019

Congrats Scott, first of many I’m sure X
— Gabrielle McCullough (@GMcCullough27) August 19, 2019

Price offers post-match thoughts

Despite Cummings’ debut, Scotland endured a disappointing evening at the Allianz Riviera in their defeat to France. Ali Price – one of eight Warriors involved in the matchday squad – offered an honest assessment of proceedings following the final whistle.

Ali Price had some strong words for his team-mates after a dismal Scotland performance in Nice.

Read more: https://t.co/OqM0ytvtjD pic.twitter.com/OMZrHqeCiZ
— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) August 18, 2019

Flying Fijian duo bound for Japan

The first Warriors heading to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup were confirmed on Friday, as Niko Matawalu and Mesu Dolokoto were named in the Fiji squad ahead of the tournament. After representing their country with distinction in this summer’s Pacific Nations Cup, the pair will now turn their respective attentions to a pool containing Australia, Wales, Georgia and Uruguay.

?? |SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT|
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Head Coach John McKee named a powerful 32 RWC squad.
RWC Squad ⬇️⬇️https://t.co/4Lhy8MqSCa
— Fiji Rugby Union (@fijirugby) August 16, 2019

Phil4:13 Vakanuinui vinaka ra cauravou, we believe in you. Let’s rock the @WorldRugby 2019.#believe #keepworkinghard #nevergiveup #tosokaiviti ????☝️?? https://t.co/dTk7EBiN0I
— Waisale_Serevi (@Waisale_Serevi) August 17, 2019

?? RUGBY WORLD CUP | Congratulations to both Niko Matawalu and Mesu Dolokoto who have been named in the @fijirugby squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan ?https://t.co/7ptjie75PM
— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) August 16, 2019