Scotland’s Dempsey to leave Glasgow for Japan

Scotland’s Dempsey to leave Glasgow for JapanImage source, SNSImage caption, Dempsey has been capped 23 times for Scotland since 2022ByAndy BurkeBBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterPublished1 hour agoJack Dempsey is to leave Glasgow Warriors this summer after agreeing a deal to join a club in Japan.The Scotland number eight was a standout performer in the Six Nations, delivering terrific displays in the victories over England and France, and the upcoming move leaves his future with the national team uncertain.With the Japanese domestic season running from December to May, it is unclear if Dempsey will be available for the November fixtures of the Nations Championship.He is unlikely to play in the 2027 Six Nations unless Scottish Rugby are able to negotiate a deal to release him from his club commitments to play in the tournament. Any absence from the Test arena would impact his chances of selection for Gregor Townsend’s squad for next year’s Rugby World Cup. Podcast: Reaction to Scotland’s defeat in Dublin