Matawalu double puts Warriors on top
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Nikola Matawalu's first-half double proved vital as Glasgow Warriors returned to the summit of the Pro12 with a riveting 31-13 bonus-point victory over a resolute Connacht at the Sportsground.
The hosts started impressively, controlling the first quarter to lead 6-0 through two Jack Carty penalties, only for the Warriors to hit back through Matawalu's first try.
Yet shortly before the interval, a moment of sublime skill from Tommy Seymour set up Stuart Hogg to cross over, before Matawalu intercepted Robbie Henshaw's pass to complete his double.
That onslaught gave Glasgow an unlike…
The hosts started impressively, controlling the first quarter to lead 6-0 through two Jack Carty penalties, only for the Warriors to hit back through Matawalu's first try.
Yet shortly before the interval, a moment of sublime skill from Tommy Seymour set up Stuart Hogg to cross over, before Matawalu intercepted Robbie Henshaw's pass to complete his double.
That onslaught gave Glasgow an unlike…
