Hastings will excite fans, says Carolan
Nigel Carolan believes Adam Hastings can assert himself as one of the top stand-offs in the game following his recent return to Glasgow.
The 27-year-old left Warriors to join Gloucester in 2021 but the son of former Scotland icon Gavin Hastings is now back at Scotstoun for the season ahead after a string of injuries derailed his progress.
“I think the supporters are in for a treat,” said Glasgow attack coach Carolan. “He's got a really calm head but he's a bag of tricks. In the last few weeks working with him, I've thoroughly enjoyed it.
“I enjoy his input. He adds his own little je ne sais quoi to any of the little plays. He's got a little bit of X-factor as well. He's excited and the lads are delighted to have him in their team.”
Hastings looked on course to take over the Scotland No 10 jersey when he was selected ahead of Finn Russell for the autumn Tests in 2022 but an untimely injury stopped him in his tracks. He was then ruled out of the World Cup last year as he was unable to prove his fitness after another injury.
But after returning to the international fold for the recent summer tour of the Americas and taking his cap haul to 30, Carolan believes Hastings' move to Glasgow can help him reestablish himself in Gregor Townsend's plans.
“Definitely,” he said. “He's got all the characteristics of a world-class 10. He runs the game really well. The challenge for him is just to reintegrate into Warriors. It's been three years, at least, since he's been here and a lot of things have changed.”
Glasgow begin the defence of their URC title away to Ulster on Saturday.