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Glasgow Warriors edge past the Bulls 25-21 in a tense Investec Champions Cup round of 16 clash at Scotstoun Stadium. Franco Smith's squad advances to the quarter-finals, showcasing resilience amid Storm Dave's challenges.
Handre Pollard opens the scoring for the Bulls with an early penalty. Glasgow responds five minutes later when Stafford McDowall breaks through, leading to Max Williamson's try. The Bulls strike back as David Kriel's offload sets up Johan Grobbelaar in the corner.
Jack Dempsey powers over for Glasgow, but Pollard's penalty gives the Bulls a narrow 14-12 lead at halftime. In the final ten minutes, Glasgow pulls ahead with tries from Patrick Schickerling and McDowall, building an eight-point cushion. Marco van Staden narrows the gap to one point with four minutes left, but Adam Hastings seals the victory with a final kick.
Despite the win, Glasgow must address their 17 turnovers, significantly higher than the Bulls’ eight. The weather hampered expansive play, and the Bulls leaned on their traditional strengths. They struggled to exploit Glasgow’s mistakes, but RC Toulon will likely capitalize next week. Smith's Warriors prepare for a critical quarter-final showdown, aiming for improvement after a gritty performance.
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