Henry Pyrgos extends Glasgow Warriors stay after signing new deal
Tuesday 13 December 2016 16:09, UK
Henry Pyrgos has become the latest player to extend his time with Glasgow Warriors after agreeing a new two-year deal.
The 27-year-old Scotland cap, Glasgow's co-captain beside Jonny Gray, is now committed to the Scotstoun side until May 2019.
Full-back Stuart Hogg recently signed a new contract and now Pyrgos is looking forward to helping Glasgow in their bid to regain the Pro12 title they claimed in 2015.
He told Glasgow's website: "I'm really happy to sign for another two years, it was an easy decision. I love everything about Glasgow Warriors and the club means a huge amount to me.
"I've had a brief chat with Dave Rennie [Glasgow's new head coach from next summer] and he told me about his vision for the club and his rugby philosophy and it's exciting.
"This is my seventh year at the Warriors and winning the Pro12 two years ago has been the standout moment. I'm excited for the future here.
"We'll be working extremely hard to continue to compete for trophies every season. I believe we have a squad capable of doing that and that's the main reason I wanted to stay."
Pyrgos joined Glasgow in 2010, making 113 appearances since his arrival, and made his international debut four years ago against New Zealand.
He now has 18 caps for his country, including captaining duties against USA, Japan and Ireland.
Current Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend added: "It's brilliant news for the club that Henry has signed for another two years.
"He is one of our leaders and has developed a huge amount in his time at the club. Now he is helping the club continue to improve and evolve on and off the pitch."
