Parks and Recreation

Troubled Glasgow fly-half Dan Parks may have played his last game for Glasgow after recent troubles.

A meeting with the SRU next week should clear up as to whether or not his contract will be renewed or any disciplinary action will be taken.

Meanwhile, Glasgow trundle on with a visit from Connacht to finish off a fairly disappointing Magners season that has seen several of their players step up to the national rank, while still struggling to achieve consistency at club level.

The good results they have had, away wins in Toulose, beating Edinburgh and Heineken Cup finalists Leinster, and the incoming talent (Cusiter, Dewey) auger well for next year though.

There are also a few youngsters coming through the ranks, with Ruaridh Jackson now well and truly leading the way from 10 if Parks does indeed go, along with the likes of beanpole lock Richie Gray.

Perhaps look for Colin Gregor to fill in less at 9 next season and more at 10. This match is I believe on Setanta.

Edinburgh have decided to rest newly-minted Lion Mike Blair in the match against Cardiff which does not mean all that much, but if results go their way they could move up into third or even second.

Other than Greg Laidlaw filling in, Andy Robinson has named a pretty strong team with the replacement of Alan Macdonald due to injury the only other major change. Ally Hogg takes over the captaincy in a game that will be shown on Sunday on S4C.

The SRU have also announced a progress report on their hunt for a head coach which doesn’t say very much of anything, other than it won’t be Mike Brewer and consequently he has chosen to seek pastures new, presumably in search of a head coaching position.