Saturday 19 March 2016 14:33, UK
Rory Clegg is rejoining Glasgow Warriors after five months in France with Oyonnax and will be available for Friday's sold-out match against Leinster at Scotstoun.
The fly-half, who acted as cover for the Warriors during the Rugby World Cup and impressed with 48 points in five appearances, has signed a deal until at least May 2017, subject to a medical.
The 26-year-old joined Oyonnax in October and played five times in the Top 14 and European Rugby Champions Cup.
Speaking to Warriors' official website, Clegg said: "I am over the moon to be back in Glasgow. The style of play really suits me and I'm hopeful I can develop further now I'm back, because I enjoyed the few months I was here earlier in the season.
"I know most of the boys and the coaches, so that should really help me hit the ground running. It's great to secure a longer contract with the Warriors and I want to make the most of it. I really like the city, the way the team play and the boys are a great bunch of lads."
With Duncan Weir and Peter Horne on duty for Scotland in Dublin this weekend - a match which Finn Russell misses as he continues undergoing concussion protocols, Glasgow moved to bring in Clegg in time for their PRO12 clash with Leinster.
Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: "It's great to have Rory back at the club. He had already agreed a one-year deal for next season, but with Finn Russell getting injured against France and both Duncan Weir and Peter Horne with Scotland, we're delighted to get him here early.
"He did very well during his time with us at the start of this season and we expect him to settle quickly and compete hard for the fly-half spot. His style of play fits very well with how we want to take the game to the opposition, and his kicking from hand and at goal is of a very high level. It will be great to work with him again."
Hanover-born Clegg, who has represented England Saxons and England U20s, previously had two stints with Newcastle Falcons where he made 50 appearances for the Aviva Premiership side.
He had earlier played 55 times for Harlequins over four seasons and was part of the squad which won the Aviva Premiership title in 2012.
