Kilmarnock FC's Rugby Park stadium will host Glasgow Warriors' European Champions Cup rugby clash with Racing 92 next weekend.

Glasgow's Scotstoun Stadium remains unplayable due to heavy rain which has battered the area in recent weeks.

Now with Kilmarnock away to Dundee United on January 23, the decision has been taken to host the match in Ayrshire as Gregor Townsend's men aim to reach the next stage of the continent's top rugby competition.

The 18,128 capacity ground has a World Rugby compliant 3G pitch and hosted Scotland's clash with Tonga in November 2014 as the hosts ran out 37-12 winners.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: "Naturally we're disappointed we can't play this match at Scotstoun, but we're glad a decision has been made early in order to safeguard the game and help our supporters make appropriate plans."

Glasgow Warriors managing director Nathan Bombrys said: "We're disappointed to have to move another game away from our home at Scotstoun, but are pleased to have such a quality venue as Kilmarnock Football Clubs Rugby Park available to host this important European fixture.

"The unprecedented rainfall has flooded the Scotstoun pitch over the past few weeks, despite the best efforts of the club and Glasgow Life. Whilst we would prefer to be able to keep the match at Scotstoun, it is clear from the conditions that it is highly unlikely our pitch will be playable next weekend.

"We've taken the decision this week to give our supporters as much notice as possible to make their arrangements to support the team, as well as to provide both teams with certainty for their preparations for the match.

"The 3G pitch at Rugby Park will give our players the best possible surface and the increased capacity will enable more supporters to attend and get behind the team as the match was heading for a sell-out at Scotstoun.

"I'd like to thank everyone at Kilmarnock Football Club for being so accommodating and we look forward to staging a Glasgow Warriors European home match in Ayrshire for the first time."

Racing beat Glasgow 34-10 when the teams met in Paris last weekend.