David Barnes

Bruce McNeil of Kelso takes an early lead in the top try-scorer chart and Calum Jessop of Heriot's is is off to a flyer in the golden boot race

Capital club's for coach provides an injury update ahead of first pre-season hit-out against Ulster at Hive Stadium on Friday night

Former Scotland Under-20s centre/wing cut his teeth in pro rugby with Ealing Trailfinders and knows he faces a step up playing for capital club

Paddy Harrison, Grant Gichrist and Duhan van der Merwe set for extended lay-offs as head coach names two XVs to play a half each in Friday's match

Ottavio Tuipulotu, youngest brother of Scotland captain Sione, set for first appearance in Warriors colours, while Jake Dalziel among five Scots in home squad

Second-row has taken a sabbatical from his medicine studies to return to the professional game

"I'm happy with the new guys and what they've produced this evening. There'll always be work ons for us, but it was great that we could have a look at our players against different opposition."

English cup ties produce points flurry, Pumas support Aramburu family and Hamish Watson wins on Castres debut

Uproar expected at Millbrae as four-try Ryan Sweeney is overlooked for this week's No 8 jersey

Ceitidh Ainsworth and Katie Buchanan are set to debut off the bench in Saturday afternoon's clash at Hive Stadium