WE WON’T GIVE UP ON HUW
Warriors still in talks to hold on to star
GLASGOW believe Scotland star Huw Jones will still be their player next season.
The centre is being linked with a summer move to Montpellier – with reports in France saying a deal could be finalised in the next few days.
That would be a blow for Warriors with Jones in the form of his life.
But attack coach Nigel Carolan was still optimistic the former Harlequins man will stay put.
He said: “Are we resigned to losing Huw? Absolutely not. Huw is very happy here and you can see that in the way he’s playing, not just for Glasgow but also for Scotland.
“He’s on fire and we’re very happy with how he’s tracking along.
“As far as I’m aware negotiations are going very well with him. Huw is playing some great rugby and we’re confident he’ll be looking forward to another couple of years with Glasgow.
“He’s in the form of his life and he and Sione Tuipulotu have formed a tremendous partnership both for us and for Scotland.
“Rumours are always going to be rife at this time of year so we don’t pay too much attention to that. We’re just continuing to work with Huw to try to ensure we do everything possible for him to stay. Talks are ongoing.”
Carolan reckons with Glasgow and Scotland both in good form it was only natural other teams would start to take notice.
He added: “With every player it’s our responsibility to try to get the best out of them. And when the team is winning their stock goes up and performance is currency.
“When players are playing well, teams do well and everyone wants a piece of them. But at the moment these guys are happy playing here and they’re looking to stay here.”
The news was less positive on Tuipulotu whose Six Nations could be over. The centre hobbled off in Saturday’s win over England.
And Carolan said: “He could be four or five weeks away. I’d say definitely not for Italy and an outside chance for Ireland.”
Glasgow take on Benetton this weekend and have welcomed back all the players yet to be used by Scotland.
Carolan added: “It will be a similar squad to the one that went out against Dragons. We’ve got Sione Vailanu and Sebastian Cancelliere back too.”