Bulls confirm squad ahead of 2023 Championship

(Photo – George McMillan)

Returning to the squad is Rhodri Tanner alongside Jamie Drummond and Andy Stirrat, who both featured for Glasgow Warriors ‘A’ in the Sprint. Tanner was part of the 2021 Championship-winning Bulls side, before enjoying stints with Stirling Wolves and abroad.

The trio join Brad Roderick-Evans and Aminio Bogidrau, who were both involved with the Bulls set up at the tail-end of the sprint as injury cover.

MacArthur’s new faces consist of GHA duo Chris Hyde and Fergus Johnston, alongside Glasgow Hawk Oscar Baird. The final signing is Marcus Kershaw, who moves north after featuring with GB 7s and Ealing Trailfinders.

With a healthy contingent joining, the Bulls can also confirm who will be departing.

Bulls winger Elias Caven will head for pastures new after three years in Burns Country. The speedster was involved with Glasgow Warriors last year, making his debut, and has signed a full-time contract with Cambridge.

Blair Jardine and Grant Baird both return to premiership side Marr, with Scott Clelland missing out due to injury. Scott Watson returns to the Ayr 1^st XV set up.

Amena Caqusau and Kerr Yule are also named as leavers.

Fly-half pairing Frazier Climo and Anthony Fitch are also unavailable, with Climo announcing his retirement from playing last season and Fitch returning home.

The Bulls would like to thank all of those departing for their efforts at Millbrae, many of whom were involved in both of the clubs successful 2021 Championship and 2023 Sprint successes.

Pat MacArthur’s men have their final pre-season preparations later today, hosting Boroughmuir Bears at Millbrae in a friendly. The match kicks off at 14.00 and is free entry for all.

They kick-start their 2023 FOSROC Super Series campaign next Saturday (July 29^th) when they welcome Watsonians. The match kicks-off at 17.30.

Full squad:

*Glasgow Warriors Transition players