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Ross Thompson

Ross Thompson injured his foot in training. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland international stand-off to go under knife for third time

Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings was injured playing for Gloucester against Leicester Tigers on Christmas Eve. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Adam Hastings set to miss Six Nations as Scotland injury plague continues

Glasgow stand-off Ross Thompson has been ruled out until 2023 after having surgery on his injured ankle. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow and Scotland stand-off Ross Thompson undergoes surgery

Pete Horne during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium.

Horne: 'Some kind of Doddie Weir tribute will be in pipeline'

Finn Russell has been called up to the Scotland squad to face New Zealand after being left out of the Gregor Towsend's original selection for the Autumn Series. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Finn Russell breaks silence over Scotland omission and New Zealand recall

Blair Kinghorn's resilience has been praised by Scotland forwards coach John Dalziel. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Russell praised by Scotland coach after his performances for Racing

Finn Russell has been left out of the Scotland squad for the Autumn Series internationals. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell not worth the risk for Scotland says Wales legend

Warriors' Rory Darge was injured against Cardiff. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rory Darge injury: Scotland flanker has surgery, ruled out ‘for several months’

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith will lead from the front. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors URC preview: new era as club bids to reconnect with fans

Ross Thompson will miss the start of the season.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors stand-off Ross Thompson to miss start of season

Scotland's Hamish Watson receives the player of the match trophy. (Photo by Pablo Gasparini / AFP)

Scotland debrief: Watson and Darge, Townsend comments, conundrums

Ben Muncaster looks to find the supporting Matt Fagerson as Scotland take the game to Chile in Santiago. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

Hoyland steals show with hat-trick as Scotland A crush Chile

Ross Thompson has been impressed by the ability of Blair Kinghorn, right, to spot a gap. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Thompson's debt to Wilson as he looks to bounce back on tour

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

Whole-hearted club man Rob Harley will play his last inter-city match for Glasgow Warriors against Edinburgh Rugby at Murrayfield on Saturday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Why Edinburgh v Glasgow promises to be such an intriguing battle - Allan Massie

Chris Paterson will be analysing the Edinburgh v Glasgow game for Premier Sports. Picture: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Blair Kinghorn v Ross Thompson: Chris Paterson runs rule over stand-offs

Head coach Danny Wilson during Glasgow Warriors training. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Warriors 'under no illusions' of Edinburgh significance

Seabelo Senatla of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors suffer damaging blows in South Africa

Glasgow Warriors' Johnny Matthews celebrates his third try in the win over Zebre at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Johnny Matthews steals show as Glasgow secure home win over Zebre

Glasgow's Duncan Weir with a penalty during a United Rugby Championship match between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby at Scotstoun Stadium.

Glasgow Warriors 'were not at their best' for much of win over Edinburgh Rugby

Glasgow's Josh McKay (L) scores a try during a United Rugby Championship match between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby at Scotstoun Stadium, on March 18, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors too strong for Edinburgh in opening 1872 Cup clash

Scotland have recalled Adam Hastings of Gloucester. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Adam Hastings one of four players called up by Scotland for Italy game

Glasgow Warriors' Jack Dempsey scores his side's second try.

Glasgow Warriors overcome conditions and Benetton for key win

Glasgow Warriors' Rufus McLean at full time after the defeat to La Rochelle at Scotstoun  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Wilson identifies Glasgow issues in defeat to La Rochelle

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

Fraser Brown is back in the Glasgow Warriors squad following a knee injury.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Brown backs Glasgow’s young guns to embrace ‘hostile’ Sandy Park atmosphere

Glasgow's Fraser Brown scores his side's fifth try during the win over Ospreys at Scotstoun (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow bounce back from Covid outbreak to defeat Ospreys

Ross Thompson kept a cool head to land five penalties in the 22-7 victory over Exeter Chiefs in the Heineken Champions Cup. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Why Thompson’s Glasgow rise has been nothing short of phenomenal

Glasgow's Duncan Weir (L) and head coach Danny Wilson at full time during a European Champions Cup match between Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Warriors prove they 'can go the whole 80' in win over Chiefs

Glasgow players celebrate during the win over Exeter. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Danny Wilson: Glasgow win over Exeter 'my proudest moment'

Glasgow players celebrate Johnny Matthews' late try in the win over Exeter (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Glasgow 22 Exeter 7: Warriors reign supreme over Chiefs in Scotstoun fog

Henry Pyrgos of Edinburgh Rugby, right, and Ramiro Moyano of Edinburgh Rugby celebrate on the final whistle during the Heineken Challenge Cup match between Saracens and Edinburgh Rugby.

Massie: Euro results heartening but Ireland still show us up

Jonny and Richie Gray have been team-mates and will be on opposing sides at Scotstoun. (Picture: Gary Hutchison)

Glasgow v Exeter: Gray brothers' family first

Glasgow's Jack Dempsey runs with the ball during the European Rugby Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle.

Regrets for Glasgow Warriors in defeat by La Rochelle

Scott Cummings is back in the Glasgow Warriors team after recovering from a shoulder injury. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Ali Price brings maturity and rugby nous for Glasgow Warriors’ French test

Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Ali Price will captain the side against La Rochelle. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Ryan Wilson out of Glasgow Warriors Euro tie and a special honour for Ali Price

Ross Thompson has signed a contract extension with Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rising star Ross Thompson signs new contract with Glasgow Warriors

Blair Kinghorn (left) and Darcy Graham (behind him) will play unaccustomed roles for Scotland against Tonga. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend explains bold stand-off call for Scotland v Tonga clash

Prop Nathan McBeth in action for Emirates Lions. (Picture: Glasgow Warriors)

Warriors recruit McBeth from South African Lions

Glasgow Warrior Jack Dempsey during the United Rugby Championship defeat to Leinster. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Warriors face five week wait after Leinster loss 31-15 in URC

Blair Kinghorn has won 25 caps as a wing or full-back but is now seen as a stand-off by Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Kinghorn named by Scotland as a stand-off and will vie with Thompson for 10

Jaco van der Walt has been playing well for Edinburgh since the departure of Richard Cockerill.

Surprising Scots calls - an Edinburgh player has good reason to be aggrieved

Glasgow's Nick Grigg powers past Lion's Stean Pienaar at Scotstoun on Saturday.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Grigg reveals the factors behind Warriors' early season form

Glasgow's Sione Tuipulotu during the United Rugby Championship win over Emirates Lions at Scotstoun. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Warriors character hailed in narrow win over Lions

BBC Scotland cameras have been conspicuous by their absence during the opening weeks of the United Rugby Championship. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

BBC Scotland's lack of interest in Scottish rugby is deplorable - Allan Massie

Duncan Weir is back in the Glasgow Warriors squad after recovering from a concussion. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Ross Thompson backed for full Scotland debut in the autumn

Ross Thompson offers a 'triple threat' according to Glasgow Warriors attack coach Nigel Carolan. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Ross Thompson is going to be world class insists Glasgow Warriors coach

Scrum-half George Horne helped Glasgow to a 35-24 win over the Sharks. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Horne calls on Warriors to turn it on for the full 80 minutes

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham (centre) celebrates his second try in the win over Scarlets. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Massie: Why URC opening weekend was encouraging for both Edinburgh and Glasgow

Danny Wilson has backed Ross Thompson's kicking game in the expected wet weather against the Sharks at Scotstoun. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

Ross Thompson told to ‘notch it up a little bit’ as Glasgow look to tame Sharks

Ross Thompson will start at stand-off for Glasgow Warriors against Sharks.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Ross Thompson replaces Duncan Weir in Glasgow Warriors team to play Sharks

Supporters will be back at BT Murrayfield in their numbers in the autumn for four test matches.

Allan Massie: Sell-out shows desire but imagination must not be dulled

Glasgow Warriors coach Danny Wilson was proud of the physicality and effort his side put into the game.

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Scottish-qualified centre Sione Tuipulotu has already impressed for Glasgow Warriors in pre-season. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

Say hello to Mike Blair, Duncan Weir, Sione Tuipulotu and Jay Z

Glasgow Warriors' Duncan Weir will start at 10 against Ulster in Belfast. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors make big call at stand-off for United Rugby Championship opener

Ross Thompson will start at stand-off for Glasgow Warriors against Worcester. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS

Why Glasgow Warriors duo are making coach Wilson’s job much harder

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