Glasgow tie up promising scrum-half Dobie on new contract
Scrum-half prospect Jamie Dobie has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors to set the seal on a memorable week for the teenager.
Dobie is one of three young players who have been invited to train with Scotland for the Six Nations and will join Edinburgh forward Rory Darge and Glasgow winger Rufus Maclean when the squad goes into camp on Sunday.
The 19-year-old has become a regular in the Warriors squad this season in his second campaign as a professional. He has been involved in every Glasgow matchday 23 since November’s away victory against Cardiff Blues.
Originally from Inverness, Dobie has now made 15 appearances for Glasgow. The formerscotlandunder-18captain won man-of-the-match on his first start for the Warriors, against Dragons last February.
Coach Danny Wilson praised the player’s maturity during his two years at Scotstoun.
“Jamie is great young scrum
half,” said Wilson. “We’ve seen him step up in these last two seasons and show what he can do.
“We’re focused on bringing through and developing young talent.
"Being able to retain Jamie and continue his development at the club, learning from the likes of Ali [Price], George [Horne] and Sean [Kennedy] is fantastic.
“He’s has shown a real maturity in how he directs players around the park, is a threat with ball in hand and his kicking game is developing well.
“We’re looking forward to seeing him continue to kick on and grow in a Warriors jersey.”
Dobie, the first player born in the 21st century to play for the
Warriors, told glasgowwarriors.org: “I’ve really enjoyed my time at the club, being part of the squad and being in the environment with the boys.
“I’ve spent a lot of time learning and it’s been great to have the two top scrum-halves in the country to learn from.
“Despite the results not going our way, we’re moving in the right direction as a squad and as club, and I’m looking forward to being part of that for the next few years.
“I’m excited to continue to progress my game here, keep improving and continue to run out in the Warriors jersey.”