NEWPORT'S coaches and captain had nothing but praise for their second-stringers in the wake of their visit north of the border.

Pack coach Ian Smith was particularly thrilled with the manner in which his young forwards competed with a home unit brimming with internationals.

He said: "Our lads were a bit uptight and nervous to start with, but their potential ability and positive attitude shone through in the last 20 minutes when they could have folded."

Head coach Allan Lewis said: "I never thought I could be smiling after a defeat, but it has happened on this occasion.

"We began the match with a very raw and inexperienced line-up, but you could see them maturing minute by minute.

"The more relaxed they became, the more assured they were and it is exciting to know that the club has young bucks like them coming through."

The sentiments of Smith and Lewis were echoed by skipper Simon Raiwalui, who said: "In the end, we gave a very strong Glasgow outfit a tough game and with a bit of luck we could have even sneaked a win."

Glasgow coach Richie Dixon admitted he was delighted to earn the top Scottish Euro seeding ahead of Edinburgh Reivers, but said his side's display had been "flat."