GLASGOW WARRIORS have signed utility-back Tom Jordan on a short-term deal with immediate effect.
The 23-year-old from Auckland, who will become Scottish qualified in October 2022, was a key man for Ayrshire Bulls in their recent title-winning Super6 campaign, being named man-of-the-match in their play-off final triumph over Southern Knights last month.
Jordan is a familiar face at Scotstoun having trained with the club during the 2020-21 season. He started the last Super6 season playing inside-centre, but his switch to stand-off mid-campaign was one of the triggers to the Bulls’ strong end to the campaign.
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“I’ve been here in and out for training over the last year or so, but to sign a professional contract here is awesome,” said Jordan. “I’m over the moon and I can’t wait to get stuck in with the boys for the rest of the season.
“If I get the opportunity to run out in front of a full house at Scotstoun, that’d be amazing. I really like to chuck the ball around and put others in space, so I’m looking forward to playing the Glasgow style of rugby and playing some heads-up footy.”
Head Coach Danny Wilson added: “We’re pleased to be able to bring Tom into our environment. He’s been someone that has impressed us whenever he’s come in to train with us – he’s a hard-working player and he’s earned his opportunity.
“He also impressed us throughout the FOSROC Super6 season when we watched Ayrshire Bulls’ fixtures – his Player of the Match performance in the final showed just what he can do, and he’s a player that we think will fit into our system really well.”
Meanwhile, Edinburgh Academy scrum-half Roan Frostwick, who played for Watsonians in Super6 last season and has turned out twice for Marr in the Premiership recently, has English Championship side Ampthill on loan.
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