It’s safe to say that the Rugby World Cup has shown off a lot of young prospects, despite the tournament not being over. One of these prodigies is Scottish international Finn Russell, who seems to have impressed many teams, however, Guinness Pro12 side Glasgow Warriors have kept his wanted signature.
Russell has signed a new three-year deal with the Glasgow Warriors, which means that the promising youngster will remain at Scotstoun until, at least, May 2018.
The youngster progressed through the BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy and was also a heavy contributor towards the Warriors Pro12 title win last season.
Russell started for Scotland, as a flanker, in their controversial 35-34 loss to the Wallabies in the World Cup Quarter-final towards the beginning of the month.
The flanker made thirty-two appearances for Glasgow Warriors, a while after making his first ever start against the Newport Gwent Dragons in November 2013 in the BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy.
The twenty-three year old signed his first contract with the Warriors in the December of 2013 – after being involved with the John Macphail Scholarship.
Russell scored fifteen points in the final three games of last season, with three tries, including a try in the Pro12 final win against Munster.
The young flanker has also made fifteen test appearance in the blue kit of Scotland, his first call-up being part of a tour in North America.
The Scotsman scored his first professional try at Murrayfield against Ireland in the Six Nations, and a notable try being his touchdown with contributed towards Scotland’s win over Japan in this year’s World Cup.
Speaking to glasgowwarriors.org, Russell said ‘I’ve really enjoyed the last couple of years and I’m very happy to have signed a new long-term contract with the Warriors.’
He continued to say that ‘[they] have a really competitive squad and [he’s] continually learning from the coaches and the players around [him]’
Glasgow Warriors head coach, Gregor Townsend, said ‘It’s great news that Finn has committed his future to the club. He has not only broken into the Glasgow Warriors team, but he is also now playing regularly for Scotland.’
