Hastings set for first start since Glasgow return

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Adam Hastings will start for the first time since returning to Glasgow this summer after being handed the number 10 jersey for Friday's URC match at home to Benetton.

The 27-year-old Scotland stand-off - who has endured an "emotional" few weeks since the death of his aunt earlier this month - came off the bench in the second half of last weekend's agonising 20-19 defeat away to Ulster.

And now he will get the chance to play for Glasgow at Scotstoun for the first time since June 2021 after returning north from Gloucester, where he spent the past three seasons.

Hastings takes over from Tom Jordan, who drops out as one of six changes to the starting XV made by Franco Smith.

Scotland prop and 2021 British and Irish Lions squad member Rory Sutherland is in line for a debut off the bench.

"Friday presents us with an opportunity to build upon the effort shown by the players in our opening URC match of the season," Smith told the Warriors' website.

"We also look forward to seeing Rory make his debut for the club. He has trained well since arriving in the summer and we know he will be eager to make an impact."

George Horne and Scott Cummings return to the matchday squad as substitutes after missing the defeat at Ulster through injury, but fellow Scotland internationals Jack Dempsey and Huw Jones continue to be among the Warriors' absentees.