Match Preview | Benetton (A)
23 Oct 2026Glasgow Warriors return to BKT United Rugby Championship action in Treviso tomorrow afternoon, as Franco Smith’s men take on Benetton in Round Four.
The Warriors are one of only two teams that remain unbeaten in the competition in 2026/27 to date, having claimed 13 points from a possible 15 in their three outings so far.
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Welcoming them to northern Italy will be a Benetton squad still in search of their first victory of the new season, but boasting a squad filled with Italian international quality.
Here’s how the match is shaping up ahead of this weekend:
Team News
Jamie Ritchie will make his Glasgow Warriors debut tomorrow afternoon, after being selected at blindside flanker for the trip to the Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
There’s also a first start in professional rugby for Matthew Urwin, who lines up at fly-half in a starting XV showing five changes from last weekend’s win over Sale Sharks.
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Italy captain Michele Lamaro lines up at openside for the hosts, with headline summer arrival Isaiah Walker-Leawere named on the blindside flank.
Jacob Umaga starts at fly-half, having been named in the Samoa squad for the November internationals earlier this week.
Last visit to Stadio Comunale di Monigo
Glasgow Warriors will be looking to improve upon their last visit to Treviso, after an 80th minute drop-goal from Rhyno Smith saw Benetton sneak a 16-14 victory over their visitors.
Tries from Jare Oguntibeju and Josh McKay had given the Warriors a half-time lead, only for the home side to claw their way back into proceedings to allow Smith the chance to claim victory with the clock in the red.
Form guide
Franco Smith’s squad come into the match off the back of an impressive 47-27 win away to Sale Sharks last time out, running in seven tries to kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign in style.
It followed an unbeaten start to the BKT URC season that sees the Warriors sit second in the standings, after two wins and a high-scoring draw to open the campaign.
Benetton, meanwhile, are still in search of their first win in all competitions, after being narrowly edged out by Castres in their opening Challenge Cup match last weekend.
A draw with the Dragons in round one of the BKT URC has been followed by successive late defeats, losing out to late scores at home to Connacht and away to the Scarlets on consecutive weekends.
What they said
Franco Smith: “We know that Benetton will pose a stern test on Saturday afternoon, as they defend a proud record in front of a vocal home support.
“Training this week has been sharp and competitive, with everyone putting their hands up to compete for selection.
“We look forward to seeing Jamie in a Glasgow Warriors shirt for the first time, too – he has worked hard to earn the opportunity and will give his all for his teammates.”
How to watch
The match is live on Premier Sports 2 from 2.45pm, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm UK time.
You can also follow the action as it happens in our Live Match Centre at glasgowwarriors.org.
