GLASGOW Warriors will return to France this summer to continue their pre-season preparations, which are already in full swing.

GLASGOW Warriors will return to France this summer to continue their pre-season preparations, which are already in full swing.

Despite winning the XV Challenge Vaquerin last season, the Warriors will not defend their crown, instead opting to travel to Issoire to compete in the Challenge Auvergne from Monday, August 3 until Saturday, August 8.

Warriors assistant coach Shade Munro said: "Last year's competition in France gave us a great oppor-tunity to give some of the younger players some game-time in nice weather conditions.

"This year, the week in France will take a similar format to last year as we turn it into an intense training camp with some games.

"The whole squad will travel, but not all will feature in the matches. It's an opportunity to train hard, play some rugby and fuel the team-building required ahead of the new season."

The Warriors will play two fixtures, their first against French Second Division side Stade Rochelais on Tuesday, August 4, before playing host side Clermont Auvergne on Friday, August 7. Both games are scheduled to kick-off at 8pm local time.

Earlier this month, the Warriors announced two pre-season fixtures in the UK against Doncaster Knights at Castle Park on Friday, August 21 and London Wasps at Firhill on Friday, August 28.

The club have also issued fans with details of their season ticket package, which includes free admission to the Wasps friendly and entry into the ballot for RBS 6 Nations tickets.

Season ticket prices remain at £30 for under 18s with concessions and students enjoying all the action for £80. Adult season tickets are priced at £160.

To buy, call 0844 800 3490 or log onto www.glasgowwarriors.org