Murchie to oversee Scotland A defence

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Assistant Coach Peter Murchie during a Glasgow Warriors press conference at Scotstoun Stadium, on November 21, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

The former Scotland international will serve as one of Scotland A Head Coach – and fellow former Glasgow Warrior – Pete Horne’s assistants during the upcoming international window, as Scotland A prepare for their first outing since taking on Chile in Santiago back in June 2022.

Having made 116 appearances in a Glasgow shirt during his playing career and been a part of the 2014/15 title-winning squad, Murchie added a second trophy to his CV when helping the Warriors to a famous BKT URC Grand Final win over the Vodacom Bulls earlier this year.

The 38-year-old initially cut his coaching teeth with Stade Nicois, before a successful spell at Ayr that saw him guide the Millbrae outfit to a league and cup double in 2018/19.

“I’m really pleased to have the opportunity to be involved with the Scotland A squad this November,” Murchie told glasgowwarriors.org.

“I’m looking forward to working with Pete [Horne], Stevie [Lawrie] and the rest of the management team and playing group, and I know from my own experience that Scotland A can play a huge role in developing players.

“It’s a great opportunity for players to show what they can do in a different environment, and learn from a different group. It’s also an excellent chance to play against Test match-quality opposition, on what promises to be a brilliant Test match weekend in Edinburgh.”

In addition, four further members of the Glasgow Warriors backroom team will be involved with the wider setup (pictured L-R below).

John Manson will serve as Team Manager for Scotland A, whilst Lead Performance Analyst, Greg Woolard; Clinical Manager and Lead Physiotherapist, Andrew Boag; and Senior Athletic Performance Coach, Liam Walshe, will also form part of the backroom team for the match against Chile.