BBC Scotland’s Andy Burke answers your Scottish rugby questions

BBC Scotland senior reporter Andy Burke has been answering your Scottish rugby questions.

Chris asked: If Glasgow need to recruit, which position would be filled first? Is there depth in the squad to not need another established 10?

Andy answered: I think Tom Jordan’s departure to Bristol at the end of the season has made signing another 10 the top priority for Glasgow.

Adam Hastings is a class act and should be the first-choice fly-half when Jordan leaves, but his continuing struggles on the injury front is a cause for concern. Hopefully his luck turns soon.

Duncan Weir remains an important figure at the club, both on and off the field, and it will be interesting to see if Franco Smith thinks the veteran has another year left in him come the summer.

There’s real hope in the Scottish game that Richie Simpson, having turned in some excellent displays for Scotland Under-20s, can have a bright future at the top level and it would be good to see him given a chance in the near future.

For such a pivotal position, though, I think Glasgow need to find another proven high-level performer going into next season.

Ben asked: What can Gregor Hiddleston do to force his was into Gregor Townsend’s thinking for the Six Nations? I think it may come too soon for him this year, but he has been so impressive for Glasgow and it wouldn’t shock me if he overtakes Johnny Matthews by the end of the year at Glasgow.

Andy answered: Hiddleston played very well last weekend against Sale and it says a lot about how highly he is regarded that Franco Smith entrusted him to start such a big game. His faith was rewarded.

Is it too early for Hiddleston to make the Scotland Six Nations squad? I don’t think so.

The hooker position remains intriguing. Ewan Ashman found some good form in the Autumn Nations Series and is the man in possession of the jersey.

Beyond that, Dylan Richardson seems to have worked his way into a decent position to be chief back-up, but that is far from nailed down.

Johnny Matthews seems to be one of those faces that just does not fit under Townsend and it could be that some strong performances over the next few weeks could see Hiddleston edge himself into the conversation for the Six Nations.