Glasgow Warriors sign former England call-up Patrick Schickerling from Exeter Chiefs

The 25-year-old tighthead prop will make the move to Scotstoun this summer after putting pen to paper on a multi-year deal that will see him swap the Gallagher Premiership for the URC.

Shickerling, who earned a call-up to the England squad for a non-cap game against the Barbarians in June 2022, has made 35 appearances for Exeter to date, scoring seven tries. He previously represented Namibia, the country of his birth, at Under-20 level.

“I’m very excited,” Schickerling told the Warriors website. “I believe that my best years are still ahead of me, and I think that Glasgow’s style of play will suit me down to the ground – I enjoy my set-piece work, but I love to get my hands on the ball and I’d say I’m not your typical tight-head, so I’m keen to get involved as much as I can.

“I think Glasgow is one of the best places to be playing right now, which is why I’ve committed to a long-term deal. Talking to Franco and the coaching team, the fact that this club is so closely linked to the community is a massive selling point for me, and I’m excited to join a club that’s intent on challenging for domestic and European honours.

“I’ve been watching Glasgow a lot in the URC and in Europe this year, and the club is on a really exciting journey. It was an easy decision to make when the offer came in – now I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and getting stuck in this summer.”

Glasgow head coach Franco Smith welcomed the new addition, saying: “We’re pleased to welcome Patrick to the club as we continue to make preparations for the 2024/25 season.

“He is a strong ball-carrier and someone who will bring a unique set of characteristics to our playing group. He is someone who we believe has a great deal of potential, and is a player with whom we are excited to work and help to develop into the best version of himself.”