In a covid-19 hit season 2020-21 he was with the Glasgow Warriors squad. He did not manage a first team competitive game for the Warriors - but played for their 'A' side at Centre against Edinburgh 'A' on 4 February 2021. At the end of the season, Elms was thanked in a 'leavers video' by the club for his support to the squad over the season.[4]
International career
He received a cap for Scotland U20 before receiving an injury which kept him out of the remainder of the U20 campaign.