Transformed Warriors have the fans believing

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A Franco Smith fist pump and smile signalled the end to a historic undefeated group stage to the Champions Cup for the Warriors.

Confirmed as second seeds, a meeting with old foes the Bulls awaits.

Glasgow showed they are a team with a point to prove in the 28-3 dismantling of English powerhouse Saracens, a side filled with British and Irish Lions and England frontliners.

In past seasons Glasgow have faltered in big moments - defeat on the road to Leinster stand out - but this squad this season all speak about their confidence as individuals and a collective.

Jack Demsey played like a man possessed. He tackled hard, ran even harder and got in the face of every single Saracens player. He is frighteningly good when he has this look about him.

There is a calmness and steadiness to how Kyle Rowe goes about his play. Whether defensively or with ball in hand he oozes class.

And with Warriors in fine form, it was great to see 19 of the club's players selected in Scotland's Six Nations squad.

Franco has transformed this Glasgow side and has the fans believing a glory run is possible. Have I looked at ways to get to Bilbao for the final in May? Of course I have.

It is back to URC action this weekend with a trip to Italy to face Zebre, where a much-changed line up with first-choice players rested is likely.

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