Boost for Edinburgh as Scotland wing re-signs
Scotland winger Darcy Graham declared he was “living the dream” after signing a new contract with Edinburgh.
The club said the new deal would keep Graham in the Scottish capital “for several years to come”.
The 23-year-old has claimed 17 tries in 39 appearances for Edinburgh and has scored nine times in 19 internationals, including a Calcutta Cup double at Twickenham.
Decision a no-brainer
“I’m delighted to extend my time with Edinburgh. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” Graham said.
“I’m living the dream, playing the sport I love for club and country. Hopefully I can continue to improve my game and really kick on.
“So much of what I’ve enjoyed has come in my time at Edinburgh and really think this is the right place for me to continue to work hard, get better and challenge for silverware with a good group of boys.
“The fact that we’ll be doing that in a new stadium we’ll soon be calling ‘home’ makes this a really exciting time.”
🎥 @Darcy_Graham touches down Scotland's first try of the match.#SCOvWAL pic.twitter.com/4P4Z5Iw6sY
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 13, 2021
Head coach Richard Cockerill believes the 5ft 10in winger is an inspiration.
“Darcy is a player of undeniable quality and finishing ability,” Cockerill said.
“He’s a textbook example for all the young Scottish kids out there of how the game remains one for all shapes and sizes and that, through hard work, you can make it to the top of your game.
“He joined our academy from Hawick, which we all know is a town and club famous for producing quality rugby players and has developed – and continues to develop – his game really nicely.
“His speed, footwork and skillset make him nightmare to defend against so it’s great he’ll be with us for the foreseeable future.”