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South African McBeth makes ‘really easy decision’ to stay in Glasgow
By PA
Nathan McBeth has signed a new deal with Glasgow that keeps him at Scotstoun until the summer of 2027.
The 25-year-old South African loosehead prop, who qualifies for Scotland courtesy of his grandfather, enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022-23.
After making his debut away to Benetton in November 2021, McBeth has gone on to record 26 appearances to date and he has come off the bench in both of Glasgow’s fixtures this season.
“It was a really easy decision for my family and I, to be honest,” McBeth told glasgowwarriors.org.
“To stay here in Glasgow around friends made it even easier, and to be able to play under Franco (Smith) and the coaches for the next few years is a fantastic opportunity for me.
“Franco definitely helped me find confidence in myself and my ability last season, and everything just clicked into place.
“Running out at Scotstoun for Family Day against Leinster was such a massive honour. To run out with Noah (McBeth’s new son) for his first time at the game, and winning as well – that’s a day that will live with me forever.
“Glasgow has become our home and I’m proud of that. It’s a proud city and a proud community. I want to give back to this club and this city as much as I can.”
The prop made four youth appearances for Scotland in the 2018 Six Nations Under-20 Championship.
McBeth also represented South Africa, starting in three matches at the 2018 World Rugby Under-20 Championship.
Smith said: “Nathan is a young player who we believe has a great deal of potential. He has a bright future ahead of him.
“He comes to Scotstoun every day ready to work and keen to learn from those around him. We’ve been highly impressed with his development over the last couple of seasons.
“He has fully bought into everything that we are trying to build at this club and we’re excited to continue to see him develop not only as a player, but as a person.”
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Hopefully Joe stays where he is. That would mean Les, McKellar, larkham and Cron should as well. It’s the stability we need in the state programs. But, if Joe goes, RA with its current financial situation will be forced into promoting from within. And this will likely destabilise other areas.
To better understand some of the entrenched bitterness of those outside of NZ and NSW (as an example 😂), Nic, there is probably a comparison to the old hard heads of welsh rugby who are still stuck in the 1970s. Before the days where clubs merged, professionalism started, and the many sharp knives were put into the backs of those who loved the game more than everyone else. I’m sure you know a few... But given your comparison of rugby in both wales and Australia, there are a few north of the tweed that will never trust a kiwi or NSWelshman because of historical events and issues over the history of the game. It is what it is. For some, time does not heal all wounds. And it is still festering away in some people. Happy holidays to you. All the best in 2025.
Go to commentsNot surprised to see Barretts rating. He has always been a solid defender for the ABs but not particularly effective in attack situations.
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