Glasgow Tigers cut Starke and Pijper

Glasgow Tigers will have a new-look line-up when they resume against Scunthorpe on Friday with Matic Ivacic and Jason Garrad joining the club.

Tigers, sponsored by Allied Vehicles, have released Paul Starke and Ace Pijper, son of former Glasgow and Edinburgh Monarchs star, Theo, and boss Cami Brown (pictured) admits it was a tough decision with away form having been a concern.

Brown told the club’s website: “Both are terrific guys and it’s never an easy decision. But the bottom line is that we needed to find a way to strengthen the side.

“Anyone connected with the club will appreciate that the side has looked vulnerable and particularly weak away from home. Trust me, we have worked harder than ever before to strengthen the side over the past few weeks.

“We have to take a chance to make sure we get a play-off place, it’s as simple as that.”