Semi-final ‘a massive opportunity’ for Glasgow
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Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Peter Murchie has described Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final at Parc y Scarlets as “a massive opportunity” for the Scottish club.
They have never progressed this far in an EPCR competition and the last time they faced such a major knockout occasion was the 2019 PRO14 final.
However, Glasgow are in outstanding form, having won their last six games in all competitions to clinch a top-four finish in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
Murchie told Planet Rugby: “There is always a spring in the step coming into semi-final week. We spoke about the occasion. I am sure there will be a full stadium down in Scarlets, so it is a massive opportunity.
“You are obviously one win away from a final and an opportunity to win something, so there is excitement.
“For the group, it is excellent to have the opportunity to get to a big final. They haven’t happened every year. The last time for the club would have been the Celtic Park final, so it would be something to cherish.
“If we could get ourselves to Dublin, it would be a big event. I am sure Glasgow would be behind us and there would be a big turnout from the city to watch us. But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. We have a tough one this weekend to get through.”
