Glasgow Warriors have completed the signing of Scotland hooker Ewan Ashman on a season-long loan deal from Sale Sharks.
The move is the latest highlight in a landmark month for the 21-year-old, who earned his first senior Scotland cap and scored a try in the 15-13 victory over Australia at BT Murrayfield.
“I’m buzzing to come to Glasgow,” Ashman told glasgowwarriors.org.
“The way the club play – the intent they have to move the ball and run with the ball – suits me down to a tee and is exactly the way I like to play.
“The young group of players coming through right now is really exiting, with the likes of Ross Thompson, Rory Darge and Rufus McLean all having made an impact in the last year. You can see they’re building something at Glasgow and it’s something I want to be involved in.
“I’m going to take this opportunity with both hands, and play as well as I can while at Glasgow.”
Head Coach Danny Wilson added: “Ewan is another exciting young Scottish talent that has been stepping up and impressed recently for Scotland, as well as previously for the U20s.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming him into our environment as we prepare for our next block of fixtures.”
EDITORS PICKS:
- “You’re a scumbag” – Angry Peter O’Mahony almost rips Pumas head off
- Team of the Autumn Nations Series revealed: Four England stars included
- Sunday’s Rugby Transfer Gossip: Ashton update, Bath want Pollard…
- “That was really fun” – Joe Marler’s box-office interview after Bok win
- “Overrated showpony” – The most overhyped rugby stars in history
SUNDAY’S TRANSFER ROUND-UP:
SIGNED: Glasgow Warriors have signed utility-back Tom Jordan on a short-term deal with immediate effect. FULL STORY
DONE: Cardiff Rugby have confirmed Ben Murphy has left the region to join Doncaster Knights in the English Championship. FULL STORY
GONE: Saracens have confirmed that former England U20 second-row Joel Kpoku has left the club to join Lyon. FULL STORY
RUMOUR: Leinster loosehead Pete Dooley could be heading to the Premiership next season with Premiership champions Harlequins showing more than a passing interest in signing him. FULL STORY