Former England hooker Jack Singleton has officially joined Glasgow Warriors just 13 months after a significant cardiac event during training. The 30-year-old has signed a short-term deal to provide crucial cover for the team during the upcoming Nations Championship and Six Nations.

Singleton's career includes six years with Gloucester, where he scored 20 tries in 75 appearances, following stints at Worcester and Saracens. Reflecting on his health scare, he candidly shared, "the thought of never playing again definitely crossed my mind" after undergoing procedures involving stents and balloons to address his arteries.

He explained, "It's a hereditary condition that we didn't know about. Since the operations and procedures that I've had and the drugs that I'm now taking, everything's more under control. I'm in a much safer spot than I was 16 months ago when I was playing."

Having participated in "full running sessions" since May, Singleton remains uncertain about his immediate playing status but expressed excitement about joining the Warriors: "It's a massive privilege for me to be a part of this group."

He reminisced about the Warriors' recent European success, particularly the thrilling atmosphere during the Toulouse game. He humorously added, "Honestly, if they asked me to play this weekend, I'd get out there. I probably wouldn't give a great account of myself, to be fair."

Singleton, who last represented England in 2022 and is Scottish-qualified through his grandparents, is focused solely on training and making a return to the pitch. Meanwhile, Glasgow Warriors anticipate that hookers Gregor Hiddleston and Seb Stephen will be called up for Scotland's international matches in November, February, and March.