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Scotland's Stafford McDowall caps landmark month with new deal
By Josh Raisey
Scotland centre Stafford McDowall has signed a new deal with United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors.
The 26-year-old has capped off a landmark month in his rugby career, which saw him captain his country for the first time against Portugal, with the deal.
The centre was integral to Glasgow's victorious URC campaign, featuring in 17 of their 18 regular season matches.
McDowall has made 81 appearances for the Warriors, scoring 16 tries, since making his debut in 2017.
The Warriors have not specified how long his new deal will run for.
“I’m really pleased to renew my contract,” McDowall told glasgowwarriors.org.
“It’s the club that I grew up supporting and a club that I take great pride in representing on and off the field.
“I’m loving my rugby here. The brand of rugby we play is a really exciting one, and its one that I hope the fans enjoy watching as much as we enjoy playing!
“Taking on a leadership role is also definitely something I’ve enjoyed in the last year or two. There are so many great leaders at the club currently, which really helps to drive the standards within the club.
“I want to play my part in helping this group defend the URC title, beginning this Friday, as well as help push us forward to challenge in Europe as well. I can’t wait to get back out there on Friday night if selected.”
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith added: “Stafford has developed into a key leader in our playing group, and is someone who regularly drives our standards and our values on and off the field.
“His skillset enables him to contribute effectively both in attack and defence, whilst also bringing out the best in the players around him.
“He has fully bought into the journey that we are on as a club, and is fully committed to helping this group achieve its potential.”
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