Jamie Bhatti

Jamie Bhatti (born 8 September 1993) is a Scottish professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for United Rugby Championship club Glasgow Warriors and the Scotland national team.

Early life
Bhatti was born in Stirling on 8 September 1993. His surname is of Indian origin; his paternal grandfather emigrated to Scotland from Ludhiana in the 1960s. As a teenager he worked in an abattoir and as a nightclub door steward and applied unsuccessfully to become a police officer before turning professional in rugby.

Bhatti started his youth rugby with Hillfoot Minis before moving on to Stirling County where he came through the age grades of midi and colts before playing for the senior side. He then moved to play for Melrose. He has played for the Caledonia district at Under 17, Under 18 and Under 19 age grades. When not playing for Glasgow Warriors, Bhatti plays for Melrose RFC.

Club career
Bhatti was awarded a place in the Scottish Rugby Academy for season 2016-17. He was a Stage 3 player for Glasgow and the West regional academy. He was drafted to Ayr in the Scottish Premiership for the 2018-19 season.

Bhatti made his debut for Glasgow Warriors on 30 August 2016. He played at Bridgehaugh Park for the Warriors against Canada 'A'.

Bhatti was selected for Scotland's 2018-19 Summer Tour to Canada, America and Argentina.

In December 2020, Bhatti signed for Premiership Rugby side Bath as injury cover until the end of the season.

On 22 January 2021, Bhatti will return to Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14 for a second stint from the 2021-22 season.

International career
Bhatti has represented Scotland at Under 17, Under 18 and Under 19 age grades. He was later capped for Scotland Club XV. Bhatti received his first call up to the senior Scotland squad by coach Gregor Townsend in October 2017 for the Autumn Internationals, appearing as a replacement in all three tests including a historic win over Australia.

He was capped by Scotland 'A' on 25 June 2022 in their match against Chile.

In 2023 Bhatti was selected in the 33 player squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.