Matt Fagerson

Glasgow Warriors' Sione Tuipulotu scores the fourth try of the match in the win over Racing 92.

Glasgow Warriors reaction: Ending takes shine off but Franco Smith

Matt Fagerson, who will win his 50th Scotland cap in the match against Australia.

Why experience can count as 690-cap Scotland look to end on a high

Gregor Townsend has named his Scotland XV to face Australia on Sunday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland name XV to face Australia as one man earns first Autumn start

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his team to face Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland name team to face Fiji with nine players from one club in XV

Sione Tuipulotu scored one of Glasgow Warriors' tries in a 52-36 win over Cardiff. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Eight-try Glasgow Warriors survive scare to chalk up first away win of season

Scott Cummings will tie the knot this summer after a long season with Glasgow and Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland international admits to being 'useless' as wedding day looms

Duhan van der Merwe avoids the tackle attempts of USA's Nate Augspurger (11) and Tavite Lopeti (13) at Audi Field in Washington DC to score the try which equalled Stuart Hogg's all-time Scotland try record. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images for Scottish Rugby)

How Scotland overpowered USA as Duhan van der Merwe equals Stuart Hogg record

Glasgow's Stafford McDowall will co-captain Scotland against Canada in the opening match of the summer tour in Ottawa. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland should beat Canada but humiliation of 2002 serves as stark reminder

Franco Smith and Kyle Steyn are pictured at the Glasgow Warriors homecoming event at Scotstoun Stadium after winning the United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Vodacom Bulls in South Africa.

Glasgow Warriors' wrecking ball mimics legendary England trio - and the damaging...

Glasgow Warriors prop Zander Fagerson continues to impress with his performances and stamina.

A Glasgow Warriors URC triumph on Highveld will depend on one key factor

Scotland can plug Tuipulotu gap but question over problem position Fraser Brown

Jamie Ritchie is back in the Scotland side for Saturday's Six Nations match against England at Murrayfield Stadium. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Jamie Ritchie recall explained as Gregor Townsend has say on ‘Dupont’s law’

Glasgow Warriors head to Bayonne in the Champions Cup on Friday night.

Warriors roll dice in high-stakes Bayonne tie - onus on youth, Horne, Fagerson

Matt Fagerson will make his 100th Glasgow Warriors appearance in Friday's Champions Cup tie against Northampton Saints at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Champions Cup opener is landmark occasion for Glasgow Warriors forward

Matt Fagerson insists Glasgow Warriors still have room for improvement despite a strong start to the season. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Fagerson insists more to come from Glasgow as he revels in Scotstoun atmosphere

Jack Dempsey in action for Scotland against Tonga during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match at Stade de Nice. He is back training with Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Stormers test is ‘perfect’ game for Glasgow Warriors as World Cup players return

Hamish Watson was among the tryscorers in Scotland's huge win over Romania in Lille.

Scotland's Watson tries to make up for lost time at World Cup

Exclusive Fraser Brown: Here’s the Scotland team capable of beating the Boks

Ben White has recovered from an ankle injury and will start for Scotland against Georgia. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland team to play Georgia: key player returns from injury, six changes

Scotland's Ali Price will start at scrum-half against France in place of the injured Ben White. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Townsend expects it to be hot, noisy and hostile as he brings back his captain

Matt Fagerson on the attack against Connacht. He came off the bench and played at centre. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Matt Fagerson enjoyed stint as auxiliary centre for Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors lift the Scottish-Italian shield during a BKT United Rugby Championship against Connacht.

Smith sets sights on bigger prizes as Glasgow Warriors 'prepared for injuries'

Grant Gilchrist was sent off for Scotland against France in Paris.

Gilchrist opens up on Scotland red card - 'I just got the timing wrong'

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland’s on-form forward says size isn’t everything ahead of his biggest game

Glasgow Warriors' Sione Tuipulotu tries to barrel through the Bath defence during the 19-19 draw at Scotstoun.

Glasgow Warriors disappoint despite landing last 16 tie

Matt Fagerson prepares for Friday's 1872 Cup match against Edinburgh.

Fagerson explains why Glasgow can have key back-row advantage over Edinburgh

Matt Fagerson shone in Glasgow Warriors' win over the Bulls at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors ready for Sharks and Lions after taming the Bulls

George Horne scores Glasgow's fourth try, a brilliant individual effort. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Huge win for Glasgow Warriors as Scots outmuscle South Africans

George Horne was outstanding in Glasgow Warriors' 52-24 win over Cardiff. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rory Darge injury takes gloss off Glasgow Warriors' eight-try victory

Tom Jordan will start at stand-off for Glasgow Warriors against Benetton. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Franco Smith vows to rid Glasgow Warriors of bad habits as picks three debutants

Scotland players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Argentina at the end of their international rugby union match at Padre Ernesto Martearena Stadium in Salta, Argentina on July 9, 2022.

Darge: There's more to come against Argentina

Scotland players line up before the victory over Argentina at the Padre Ernesto Martearena Stadium in Salta. (Photo by PABLO GASPARINI/AFP via Getty Images)

How the Scotland players rated in 29-6 win over Argentina

Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe, left, is tackled by Argentina's Los Pumas Jerónimo de la Fuente during their rugby test match in Salta, Argentina, Saturday, July 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentina 6-29 Scotland: Four-try Scots set up series decider

Scotland's Blair Kinghorn tries to spark an attack during the first Test against Argentina. (Photo by Pablo Gasparini/AFP via Getty Images)

Kinghorn conundrum leaves Townsend with much to ponder in Argentina

Ross Thompson landed a match-winning penalty against Leinster 12 months ago. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Thompson ready for a crack at Leinster as Glasgow look for repeat performance

Glasgow Warriors flanker Rory Darge suffered a knee injury in South Africa. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Wilson reveals key Glasgow players who are unlikely to play again this season

Stuart Hogg took over the Scotland captaincy at the start of the 2020 Six Nations. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Gregor Townsend addresses his own future and Stuart Hogg captaincy

Scotland No 8 Matt Fagerson is looking to keep the Dublin crowd quiet. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland forward would relish role as St Patrick’s weekend party pooper

Gregor Townsend has selected his Scotland side to face Italy in Rome on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Scotland name team to face Italy in Six Nations as Finn Russell decision made

Finn Russell in action for Scotland during the Six Nations defeat to France at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Why dropping Finn Russell would not be sensible move for Scotland - Allan Massie

Edinburgh's Henry Immelman scores the home side's sixth try during the win over Connacht at DAM Health Stadium. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Haining adds to Scotland injury woes as Edinburgh coach hails eight-try win

Scotland were the superior team at scrum time throughout the match against France. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Fraser Brown: Why changes in the Scotland team for Italy are inevitable
Games between Scotland and Italy always seem freighted with significance and the match in Rome a week on Saturday will have extra edge after the results at the ...

Scotland's Hamish Watson has tested positive for Covid. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hamish Watson out of Scotland v France after testing positive for Covid

Cameron Redpath came on as a late replacement for Scotland against Wales in Cardiff. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Cameron Redpath will make full recovery from neck injury - Gregor Townsend

The Scotland squad are preparing for the Six Nations match against France.

Scotland name team to face France in Six Nations

Cameron Redpath will miss Scotland's Six Nations match against France due to injury. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Cam Redpath injury update as he is ruled out of Scotland v France

This Scotland team won't be content with winning the Calcutta Cup. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Fraser Brown: Scots focus is on title - look to exploit Wales’ weaknesses

Matt Fagerson has signed a new long-term deal with Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors tie down Scotland international on new deal

Exeter's Jack Nowell celebrates his try with Stuart Hogg. Photo: Andy Watts/INPHO/Shutterstock

Glasgow pulverised in final half hour by an Exeter side hellbent on revenge

Ryan Wilson is in line to make his 200th appearance for Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Captain is on brink of Glasgow Warriors landmark - but kept in reserve

On-form Magnus Bradbury suffers a facial injury during Edinburgh's United Rugby Championship win over Cardiff. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Bradbury’s Scotland credentials endorsed by Edinburgh forwards coach Lawrie

Glasgow and Edinburgh will compete for the 1872 Cup. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

No crowd is a shame but Glasgow v Edinburgh still promises excitement - Massie

Finn Russell missed two crucial kicks for Scotland in the defeat to South Africa. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Why Finn Russell's numbers leave Scotland short - Allan Massie

Matt Scott celebrates with Hamish Watson after Scotland's win over Australia in Sydney in 2017. It was the centre's last appearance for the national side. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Townsend on Matt Scott recall, Rufus McLean return and Hamish Watson decision

Matt Fagerson enjoyed working under Dave Rennie at Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Fagerson identifies key areas Scotland need to be wary of v Rennie’s Wallabies

Glasgow's Rufus Mclean is tackled by Alessandro Fusco of Zebre. Pic: Massimiliano Carnabuci/INPHO/Shutterstock (12540389x)

Zebre 6 Glasgow 17: Job done but Fraser Brown injury causes concern for Scotland

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