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Fin Richardson targeting Scotland call-up after signing for Glasgow

Fin Richardson of Exeter Chiefs makes a break during a training session at Sandy Park on August 09, 2022 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images )

Glasgow Warriors have announced the signing of former Scotland U20 tighthead prop Fin Richardson from Exeter Chiefs ahead of next season.

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The 25-year-old has been dual registered with the Chiefs and Cornish Pirates, as well as also representing the University of Exeter during his time at Sandy Park, but will move north to further his ambitions of representing Scotland.

Richardson will join his fellow Exeter tighthead prop Patrick Schickerling in making the move to Scotstoun next season. Scotland front row Rory Sutherland will be another Glasgow arrival over the summer, although he plays on the other side of the scrum.

The trio will improve a Glasgow side that are already sitting at the top of the United Rugby Championship table with two rounds remaining of the regular season.

Richardson has made his intentions quite clear that he is gunning for the Scotland No3 jersey, and he believes Glasgow is the best place to help his chances.

“I’m really excited to be heading home to Scotland and am especially looking forward to working under Franco Smith and learning from the likes of Al Dickinson,” he said.

“The team are flying this year; I can’t wait to be a part of what comes next.

“I have a lot to thank Exeter for and I’m so grateful for the time I’ve had with the Chiefs, Cornish Pirates and Exeter University. However, the time is right for me to return home and build on my ambitions for international rugby. There’s a huge opportunity for young tightheads and coming to Glasgow is going to give me the best possible chance.”

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Glasgow head coach Franco Smith added: “We’re pleased to welcome Fin to the club as we continue to build towards next season.

“He is a young prop with good potential, and we know he is keen to learn and develop.

“We look forward to working with him and helping him become the best version of himself both on and off the field.”

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SK 1 hour ago
Does the next Wallabies coach have to be an Australian?

Just hire a South African, you know you want to. Get Jake White in, he has coveted the job for many years or give the job to Franco Smith, he would jump at it given the opportunity to take the Glasgow game to the Wallabies. Johan Ackermann is no longer free but he would accept any forthcoming offers and if you feel like poaching a young talent go for JP Pietersen or Joey Mongalo who have earned a pretty decent reputation with the Sharks. Jacques Fourie would make you defend all day so he's a no go but Dobbo will make you play the right way and with his creative writing qualification he will put a fanciful spin on any story. Cash Van Rooyen knows how to get a tune out of young players and make a sum equal more than its parts. If you are feeling like taking a wild punt go for attack guru and winner of the award for most biased SA rugby pundit of all time then your man is Swys De Bruin. If you are in the market for some almost South Africans just go for Plumtree, Felix Jones or even for the new kid on the block, Tony Brown. If you are feeling really adventurous and I mean really adventurous plump for Alistair Coetzee who would I'm sure love a change after the regular beatings he took with Namibia and of course if you wanna play it safe just get in Jacques Nienaber who will give you his own refined, extra-special brand of strong South African conservatism. Lets be real though, the best appointment would be Stevie L who coaches half the Aussie team already so why not give him the other half and see what he can do. A good coach who has trained with the best and whom has a good world view of the game. He is ready for higher honours, has the pedigree and is also well liked by the media. He is a world cup winner and is greatly respected in the game. A worthy candidate for sure.

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