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Glasgow Warriors 23 Edinburgh 14: Townsend's men on top after first leg of 1872 Challenge Cup

A day after committing the rest of his rugby career to Glasgow Warriors, Al Kellock enjoyed further satisfaction by guiding his side to victory at Scotstoun last night in the first of Scottish rugby's festive derbies.

Warriors captain Al Kellock beats Stuart McInally to the ball at Scotstoun last night. Picture: Jeff Holmes/SNS
Warriors captain Al Kellock beats Stuart McInally to the ball at Scotstoun last night. Picture: Jeff Holmes/SNS

The Glasgow captain admitted that Edinburgh had done well to keep their bid to regain the 1872 Challenge Cup alive, with the two sides to meet again on Saturday. However, in the context of these matches the advantage secured by a 23-14 win last night is significant.

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