New Glasgow Warriors contract for Inverness professional rugby player Jamie Dobie
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Scrum half Jamie Dobie will be a Glasgow Warriors player for a while yet after putting pen-to-paper on a one-year extension to his contract with Franco Smith's side.
The 21-year-old made an impact at an early age by going straight from school to the professional outfit at 18, making his professional debut away to the Toyota Cheetahs in the 2019/20 season opener.
He was then man of the match in his first start for the Warriors at Scotstoun, against the Dragons.
Dobie has since gone on to become a regular feature of the Warriors squad, making his 50th appearance in Glasgow colours just last Friday in a 12-9 home win over Scarlets.
Those performances saw him get a taste of international rugby, too, making his senior Scotland debut in October 2021 as a replacement in a 60-14 win over Tonga.
“I’ve absolutely loved the four years I’ve spent here so far,” Dobie told the Glasgow Warriors website upon his re-signing.
“We’ve grown a lot and this season we’ve shown the benefits of the work we’ve put in over the last few months. We want to do something special as a group not only this season, but every season, and that’s something I want to be a part of.
“I’m really pleased with how my personal game is progressing; the coaching team here is fantastic to work with, and we’ve got a great group of players that really challenges each other and drives standards higher.
“Playing at the weekend is what we all want to be doing, and this season I’ve been really pleased with the game time I’ve had.
"I’ve been involved in some big fixtures and really enjoyed getting stuck in for this team, and that feeling when you win games like that is unbeatable. That’s what everyone plays for.
“Being out there with good friends and playing good rugby is what it’s all about, and hopefully we can give the Warrior Nation plenty to cheer about over the next few weeks.”
Head coach Smith added: “We’re pleased to be able to secure Jamie’s services for the future, as he continues his development with us.
“He is a player who truly buys into what we are looking to build here at Scotstoun and he’s someone who always brings a great attitude to everything he does.
“To have reached 50 appearances for the club already is a testament to how he applies himself, and we look forward to continuing to work with him.”
