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(L-R) Ewan Ashman, Darcy Graham and Gregor Brown of the British & Irish Lions pose after their victory during the First Nations & Pasifika v the Bristish & Irish Lions match held at the Marvel Stadium on July 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by David Rogers\/Getty Images) https:\/\/www.rugbypass.com\/news\/i-would-hate-to-play-against-him-matthews-hails-emerging-scotland-star\/ <\/p>\n
Glasgow<\/a> hooker Johnny Matthews<\/a> hailed \u201cphenomenal\u201d team-mate Gregor Brown<\/a> after the versatile Scotland<\/a> forward demonstrated more of his burgeoning talent on an evening of milestones for both players.<\/p>\n Brown, 24, created the first of George Horne\u2019s two tries in a 49-0 URC win over Dragons on Saturday with a charge down the left touchline before steaming back inside and delivering a sumptuous out-the-back offload for the supporting scrum-half to score.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was unreal from George,\u201d Brown said. \u201cHe is always on those inside lines. He was screaming loud enough I could hear him, so I just trusted he was there.\u201d<\/p>\n Witness guitar virtuoso Sophie Lloyd set the stage alight at the Rugby World Cup 2025 Finals with an electrifying medley of Bon Jovi\u2019s \u201cLivin\u2019 on a Prayer\u201d and the Black Eyed Peas\u2019 \u201cPump It\u201d. CATCH UP NOW<\/a><\/p>\n Witness guitar virtuoso Sophie Lloyd set the stage alight at the Rugby World Cup 2025 Finals with an electrifying medley of Bon Jovi\u2019s \u201cLivin\u2019 on a Prayer\u201d and the Black Eyed Peas\u2019 \u201cPump It\u201d. The \u2018hybrid\u2019 forward, who has started Glasgow\u2019s last two games at blindside flanker after winning the latest of his 10 Scotland caps in the second row, later collected Euan Ferrie\u2019s tip-on pass before crashing through Huw Anderson\u2019s attempted tackle to score his first Warriors try, in his 38th game for the club. \u201cI think I have been held up seven or eight times, so it was nice to get over for one,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n As well as scoring and assisting tries, Brown was Glasgow\u2019s leading ball-carrier against Dragons with 14 and also weighed in with 12 tackles, second behind Ferrie\u2019s 17.<\/p>\n Fixture<\/p>\n United Rugby Championship<\/p>\n Ospreys <\/p>\n Glasgow <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Having started Scotland\u2019s last Six Nations<\/a> game against France<\/a> and their last Test against Samoa<\/a> in July, Brown\u2019s rapid progress received further recognition with a call-up to the British and Irish Lions<\/a> squad in Australia, playing in their final midweek game against First Nations & Pasifika.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is phenomenal, his work rate, whether he is in the second row or the back row,\u201d Matthews noted. \u201cHis offload for George (Horne)\u2019s try, his ball carrying, the shots he puts in in defence, he is a big powerful fella. He is one of those players I am glad he is on my team. I would hate to play against him; he is always there.\u201d<\/p>\n Matthews, 32, has a similar knack of being in the right place when it comes to getting over the opposition try-line.<\/p>\n It felt appropriate that after coming off the bench for Gregor Hiddleston<\/a>, who had just finished off a driving maul for Glasgow\u2019s bonus-point fourth try, Matthews should mark his 100th Warriors appearance with his 49th try for the club, moving clear into third place on his own \u2013 above former Scotland wing Tommy Seymour<\/a> \u2013 in their all-time try-scorers list.<\/p>\n \u201cYou could tell I was desperate to get into position there,\u201d Matthews grinned, after Dragons held up an initial lineout drive just short of the line, with the hooker swiftly on hand to plunge over. \u201cI might have been telling a few boys to get out of the way!<\/p>\n \u201cIt is always good to score, but even better to get a win as a team and the most important thing was getting the nil there and showing the discipline to keep them out.\u201d<\/p>\n Nevertheless Matthews, who has scored 37 tries in 66 outings over the last three seasons, but none in his last 12 games, admitted it was \u201cpretty cool\u201d to be on the scoresheet on the occasion of a big personal milestone.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m pretty fortunate to sit behind quite a disciplined pack,\u201d he told Premier Sports. \u201cThey work really hard on that rolling maul, particularly when we get to five metres out, with the pick-and-goes.<\/p>\n \u201cThe boys have put together what they called a highlights reel for me, but really it\u2019s just me flopping over from a yard! I think it would have been the easiest highlight reel anyone has put together. But it is brilliant. To be a centurion at any club is pretty special, but even more so at this club. I\u2019m really proud to have done it.\u201d<\/p>\n Warriors took a 14-0 lead after 25 minutes, but captain Kyle Steyn<\/a> revealed they had \u201cgot the proper hairdryer treatment\u201d from head coach Franco Smith<\/a> at half-time, after a lacklustre second quarter.<\/p>\n Asked what had made the difference after they racked up five more tries in a dominant second-half display, Matthews added: \u201cThat was a rocket from Franco! The message was just to work that little bit harder. We were creating the opportunities, we just weren\u2019t in a position to do it.<\/p>\n \u201cThat was down to effort, not style of play. We were doing the right things, we just needed to work harder to get into position and execute. That was the main thing \u2013 to apply ourselves a bit harder and then the fitness would tell, and we pulled away in the last 25 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Video](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1760269811_297_spacer-new.png\")
Sophie Lloyd\u2019s Medley Rocks Twickenham | WRWC 2025 Final | RPTV<\/p>\n
Filmed live at one of sport\u2019s biggest nights, this special showcase captures the spirit of rugby and rock in perfect harmony.<\/p>\nSophie Lloyd\u2019s Medley Rocks Twickenham | WRWC 2025 Final | RPTV<\/p>\n
Filmed live at one of sport\u2019s biggest nights, this special showcase captures the spirit of rugby and rock in perfect harmony.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/311.png.webp\"\/)
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