After a season in which the team reached the play-offs of the RaboDirect PRO12, Glasgow Warriors officials expected a surge in supporter interest, but even they have been taken aback by a 500% increase in season-ticket sales compared to this time last year.
With the new competitive season still more than two months away, the figure represents a remarkable development in a city where fans have been fickle about following the side. Glasgow's most recent home game, against Connacht, drew a crowd of 5374 supporters to Firhill; five years ago, the attendance at the corresponding match was just 1574.
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