Sam Johnson

Scotland centre Sam Johnson will play for the Barbarians against a World XV. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Departing Glasgow Warriors player named in squad for Twickenham clash

Sam Johnson is leaving Glasgow Warriors. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland centre among six players leaving Glasgow Warriors

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

Warriors head coach Franco Smith has made 10 changes to his Glasgow side but insists it is all part of the plan. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Franco Smith keeping cards close to his chest as injured Glasgow quartet sit out

Franco Smith has heavily rotated his Glasgow Warriors, but the head coach's switches have paid off.

How Glasgow underlined trophy credentials as Smith's clever policy pays off

Ollie Smith was yellow carded and scored a try in Glasgow's win in Perpignan. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Warriors overcome three yellow cards to secure Challenge Cup progress

Sam Johnson, left, and Stafford McDowall will form a centre pairing for Glasgow Warriors against Perpignan. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Johnson returns from a long lay-off as Glasgow Warriors pick new captain

Glasgow players in training at Scotstoun yesterday ahead of Sunday’s visit of the Stormers. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Warriors devise plan to tackle Stormers as update given on Rory Darge return

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

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his team for the third Test against Argentina. (Photo by Ross MacDonald/SNS Group)

Eight changes in Scotland team to face Argentina in third Test decider

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 players leave the field at the end of the defeat to Argentina in the first Test of the Summer Series. (Photo by Daniel Jayo/Getty Images)

Gregor Townsend on what Scotland must do to rescue Argentina series

Glasgow's Scott Cummings receives a pass during the URC defeat in Cardiff. Photo by Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans/Shutterstock (12868042m)

'Best 50 minutes of season - then worst 30' as Glasgow fail to hold on

Stafford McDowall enjoyed a rare start for Glasgow Warriors in the win over Edinburgh. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

McDowall seizes rare Glasgow Warriors chance with Johnson and Tuipulotu absent

Ryan Conbeer of Scarlets scores a try in the 35-10 win over Glasgow. (Photo: Ben Evans/Huw Evans/Shutterstock -12835296bc)

Glasgow's puzzling penalty explained after rarely enforced rule in Scarlets loss

Scotland's Oli Kebble in action during the Guinness Six Nations match against France.

Scotland suffer another Six Nations injury blow at loosehead prop

Ryan Conbeer of Scarlets scores a try.
(Photo: Ben Evans/Huw Evans/Shutterstock -12835296bc)

Scarlets 35 Glasgow 10: Warriors' dominance pivots on first-half try

Sam Johnson has been helping Glasgow Warriors maintain their winning run in the URC after being dropped by Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Sam Johnson backed for Scotland Six Nations recall

Edinburgh's James Lang was named in the Scotland squad for the Six Nations match against France but missed out on the matchday 23.

James Lang: Edinburgh centre has Scotland jersey in his sights

Edinburgh's James Lang was named in the Scotland squad for the Six Nations match against France but missed out on the matchday 23. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

James Lang has Scotland jersey in sights after missing out against France

Pierre Schoeman will start for Scotland against Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Gregor Townsend on the ‘bombsquad’ lesson learned from South Africa

Sam Johnson was keen to play for Glasgow after being released by Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Sam Johnson one of ten Scotland internationals in Glasgow Warriors team

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie goes off injured during the win over England at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Jamie Ritchie ruled out for season in blow for Scotland and Edinburgh

Sam Johnson started for Scotland in the 20-17 win over England. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland to make change at centre as Sam Johnson is released back to club

Adam Hastings will feel aggrieved about not being in the Scotland squad.

Allan Massie: Glasgow's worrying collapse and Scotland Six Nations surprises

Sam Johnson during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium, on November 23, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Johnson given Glasgow captaincy for URC clash

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is preparing his side to face World Champions South Africa at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Townsend's Scotland are now capable of beating anyone - Allan Massie

Chris Harris in action for the British and Irish Lions during the tour of South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

How Chris Harris and Sam Johnson took centre stage for Scotland

Finn Russell wows Murrayfield with another flipped offload under pressure.

Russell's box of tricks included a Meadowlark Lemon flip pass up near his armpit

Kyle Steyn (left) celebrates his second and Scotland's fifth try in the win over Tonga at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

How Scotland crushed Tonga 60-14 - with Steyn scoring four tries

Brad Thyer is pictured tackling Glasgow Warriors' Pete Horne last season. Glasgow have signed the prop on loan from Cardiff. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors sign prop on loan as team is named for Worcester Warriors match

Glasgow Warriors' Sam Johnson admits playing Edinburgh so often can be a little repetitive. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Sam Johnson has his eye on two trophies for Glasgow Warriors

Huw Jones was outstanding in Scotland's 52-10 win over Italy. Picture: Paul Devlin / SNS

How the Scotland players rated in their Six Nations victory over Italy

Jaco van der Walt scored two tries in Scotland's 52-10 victory. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Scotland destroy Italy in record-breaking 52-10 Six Nations victory

Sam Johnson is back in the Scotland squad after missing the first two Six Nations matches. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Scotland v Ireland: Sam Johnson ready to reclaim the No 12 jersey

Glasgow Warriors centre Nick Grigg makes a break to set up a try for the unseen Jamie Dobie. Picture: David Gibson/Fotosport/Shutterstock

Glasgow Warriors win five points away from home with 13 men

George Horne scored a hat-trick of tries for Scotland against Russia at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Scrum-half George Horne signs new contract with Glasgow Warriors

Sam Johnson has extended his stay with Glasgow Warriors. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Scotland centre Sam Johnson signs new contract with Glasgow Warriors

Glenn Bryce will leave Glasgow Warriors to join LA Giltinis.

I wanted to keep Glenn Bryce, says Glasgow Warriors coach Wilson

Ross Thompson made his Glasgow Warriors debut as a sub against Edinburgh. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Glasgow Warriors make bold call at stand-off for Edinburgh clash

Scotland centre Sam Johnson holds off Italy tighthead prop Giosue Zilocchi during the Nations Cup win in Florence.

Johnson enjoys Scotland return but was ‘searching for his lung’ after an hour

Duncan Weir enjoyed a fine season with Worcester Warriors. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Scotland name team to play Italy: Duncan Weir is one of four changes

Edinburgh's Duhan van der Merwe has been named in the new Scotland squad. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

South African imports still key to Scotland

Gary Armstrong fronts up to the New Zealand forwards during the Second Test at Eden Park

The day Scotland gave the mighty All Blacks a fright in their own back yard

Benetton 20 - 17 Glasgow: Warriors lose three in a row

Tommy Seymour urges Warriors to have discipline against Leinster

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