A Glasgow Warriors superfan heading to Dublin for the European cup final has said it is a 'significant moment' in the club's history.
Last month, the professional rugby team, who normally play at Scotstoun Stadium, won their semi-final against Scarlets in Llanelli to cement their place in the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup. This is the first time a Scottish professional rugby team has reached a European final.
Thousands of Glaswegians are expected to make the trip over the Irish Sea to Dublin to see the Glasgow Warriors play at the Aviva stadium to take on French giants, Toulon tomorrow night at 8pm.
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Glasgow resident, originally from Belfast, Mark Anderson, has said he is 'extremely' excited to be heading to the European Cup final in Dublin and it is a 'significant moment' in the club's history.
The 52-year-old, Glasgow Warriors season ticket holder said: "This time we are going to cheer on our team, the Glasgow Warriors, in Dublin.
"We regained the 1872 cup in December and that taste of success has spurred us on and here we are again, at a European final and it is doable. There is a great belief around everyone that this is it, the amount of fans that are travelling is just indicative of that.
"The amount of fans who are travelling from all over is phenomenal. We have people flying from Glasgow to Belfast and Dublin and even getting the ferry from the west coast to watch our team compete against the French giants of rugby.
"We have had a lot of support from the fans of the local professional rugby team, Leinster. They have been piling on the support so we are looking at having a full stadium behind Glasgow, bar a few Toulon fans that are travelling over of course."
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Mark has been living in Glasgow for 19 years and will be heading along with his wife, Rachel to the game along with many other Warrior supporters.
The squad are heading to Glasgow Airport to jet off to Dublin this evening with a wave of supporters due to cheer them on.
The team has already been announced for the final with head coach, Franco Smith saying: "This week’s training has been highly competitive, with every player putting their hand up for selection and pushing each other forward.
“Toulon will provide a stern test, and they are a team that know how to play in finals rugby.
“We’re excited for the challenge that lies in wait and we know we need to be at our best in Dublin tomorrow night."
The game kicks-off, tomorrow, May 19, at 8pm and can be watched on BT Sport or followed on Glasgow Warriors match centre here.
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