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Murchie, a former full-back, won three Scotland caps and made 116 appearances for Glasgow.<\/p>\n
He was part of the Warriors’ league-winning side of 2015 and retired at the age of 31 in January 2018 on medical grounds.<\/p>\n
The 40-year-old initially cut his coaching teeth with French side Stade Nicois as a player-coach.<\/p>\n
He returned to take charge of Ayr, leading them to a league and cup double in 2018-19, before being named head coach of Ayrshire Bulls for the inaugural Super6 campaign.<\/p>\n
Murchie joined Glasgow in March 2021 as he became the first man to record 100 matches as a coach and player for the club.<\/p>\n
Under Murchie, the club’s defence became one of the meanest in the United Rugby Championship (URC).<\/p>\n
He was a key figure as Glasgow conceded the fewest tries of any team in the competition across the course of the title-winning 2023-24 season.<\/p>\n
Murchie was also part of the Scotland A coaching side in November 2024 before leaving Glasgow to join Kobe Steelers<\/a> following the end of the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin said: “We’re delighted to add Pete to the full-time Wales coaching team alongside Steve, Matt and Danny. <\/p>\n “As someone who knows and understands Steve’s defensive philosophy, I know he will quickly add value as we build towards Rugby World Cup 2027.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n