Glasgow Warriors' assistant coach Nigel Carolan has announced that former Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie is ready to make his debut for the team after recovering from injury. Ritchie, who signed from French club Perpignan during the summer, has faced setbacks due to ankle and Achilles tendon issues but is now back in full training.

The 30-year-old flanker, who has been capped 63 times for Scotland, is expected to feature in the upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC) match against Benetton in Treviso this Saturday. Carolan expressed confidence in Ritchie's integration into the team, stating, "He's training fully. We feel he's integrated into the systems now very well. And he's itching to go."

Carolan highlighted the importance of timing in Ritchie's return, emphasizing that they did not want to rush him back into action. He mentioned, "It would be great if we get him involved this week, either starting or on the bench. It would be really positive to have him involved, especially ahead of Scotland's Nations Cup in a couple of weeks."

Ritchie has been a key player for Edinburgh for over a decade before his move, and Carolan believes that patience will ultimately benefit the Warriors. Currently, Glasgow Warriors sit second in the URC table and are favorites against the struggling Benetton, who are positioned second-bottom. The team aims to rebound after last season's semi-final exit against the Bulls and has undergone changes, including the addition of Ritchie and Ruwald van der Merwe, as part of head coach Franco Smith's squad evolution.