George Horne wins Glasgow Warriors’ Player of the Season award

Scrum-half tops vote for second time in three years

George Horne scored seven tries in the 2019-20 Guinness Pro14 season. Picture: SNS/SRU.

George Horne has been named as Glasgow Warriors’ Player of the Season for 2019-20 following a vote by the club’s supporters.

It is the second time in three years that the 25-year-old, inset, has won the award having also done so in 2017-18.

A statement by the club read: “His trademark support lines and speed around the park have seen him cross for seven tries in the 2019-20 Guinness Pro14, placing him joint third in the league’s tryscoring charts – four clear of any other Warrior.

“One of those tries also earned Horne the club’s prize for Try of the Season, sponsored by the University of Strathclyde. The Scotland international’s first of two tries in February’s win over Zebre at Scotstoun was chosen as the winning score by the club’s coaching team from an illustrious shortlist.

“Horne’s tryscoring exploits also saw him write his name into Scottish rugby’s history books at last year’s Rugby World Cup, becoming the first Scotland player in 12 years to score a hat-trick in the tournament when completing his treble against Russia.”

Meanwhile, head coach Dave Rennie has said farewell as he heads off to take charge of the Australia national team. On a club video, he said: “To the staff – thanks for your amazing work ethic and friendship. You are truly world class.

“To the players – an absolute fantastic group of men. I’m really proud of what we’ve delivered both on the pitch and in the community.

“To supporters and sponsors – absolute legends. The crowd at Scotstoun each week and the XVIth Warrior support on the road, you’ve all made our time here all the more special.”

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