British and Irish Lions

Stortoni has made 22 appearances in his first season at the club following his summer move from Bristol.

The 31-year-old has now committed himself until the summer of 2010 and hopes to celebrate with a Celtic League win over Edinburgh at Firhill on Friday.

"I have always given my best for the Glasgow shirt and I love playing for the fans and for the city," he said.

"My family and I are very settled in Glasgow and I'm happy to have extended my contract.

"The fans have been great to me since I arrived so I hope this shows my commitment to them. I just can't wait to give them something to shout about this Friday."

Warriors head coach Sean Lineen added: "Bernie is a great team man and has been one of our players of the season.

"He's a fantastic trainer, very safe under the high ball and he gives everything his all."

Assistant coach Graham Rowntree says The British & Irish Lions will have to be fully focussed to avoid a potential banana skin when they face The Barbarians a week today.

Three former British & Irish Lions will line-up against an England XV at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday as the Barbarians warm-up for their showdown with the 2013 tourists in Hong Kong next week.

Lions skipper Sam Warburton says the lessons he and his Welsh colleagues learnt in Australia last summer will stand them in good stead for their return visit with Britain and Ireland's elite next month.