Weir ready to fight for place in Glasgow team

Flyhalf Duncan Weir is aware of the stiff competition he faces for the Glasgow number 10 jersey. 

The 30 year-old Weir is back at his home club after a stint at Worcester Warriors.  

Currently, the club boasts the likes of young Ross Thompson as well as Argentinian Domingo Miotti. Thus, Weir knows well the challenge that lies ahead. 

“I am a Glasgow boy and having a young family back in Glasgow was a huge driving factor, as was the opportunity to play for the Warriors again, because it is a club I am hugely passionate about and supported as a young boy,” he said.   

“It has fallen into place perfectly for personal reasons and there is a lot a change happening at the club, so it is great to be back to play a part in that.” 

Glasgow head coach Danny Wilson hopes that Weir will temper his competitive spirit with something of a mentoring role. 

“I think initially on the field it’s about his game management, which is excellent. He’s got a very good balance to his game, of being able to play rugby with ball in hand, and of recognising backfield spaces and being able to kick the ball over a distance to find those backfield spaces.  He’s also a brave defender, and his collisions and his bravery are things we really want here.   

“On top of all that, he’s a brilliant bloke. I knew him a bit through Scotland and I’ve spent a bit of time getting to know him better this summer. He’s going to help some of our young boys with their kicking skills and he brings an extra string to his bow from that point of view.   

“He’s just a really good fit because he’s a Glasgow boy who is very passionate about Glasgow and happy to be home. That shines through in terms of what he wants for the city and playing for the badge. He’s not coming here to make up the numbers. He’s very competitive and wants to play, and that’s brilliant for me.”