Super Rugby lock to join Edinburgh

Edinburgh have continued their recruitment drive ahead of next season with the signing of Scottish lock, Murray Douglas, from Super Rugby side the Brumbies on a short-term deal to provide cover during the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

The 29-year-old former Heriot’s, Kirkcaldy and Aberdeen Grammar player returns home to Edinburgh, for whom he has already made one appearance – against Cardiff Blues in 2012.

Douglas – who has previously turned out for Super Rugby sides Melbourne Rebels and the Hurricanes – joined the Brumbies on a two-year deal at the start of the current campaign.

However, the 6ft 6in second-row now signs an Edinburgh deal that will see him remain in the capital for a five-month period following the conclusion of the current Super Rugby season, before returning to the Canberra club for the start of the 2019/20 campaign.

On joining the club, Douglas, said: “I’m really excited to be presented with the opportunity to join Edinburgh. It’s a great opportunity for me to head back to Scotland in between Super Rugby Seasons and represent the club that I grew up supporting.

“Edinburgh have been going from strength to strength in recent years, so it’s a very exciting time to be joining the club. I am very much looking forward to joining the group and contributing to the club’s continued success next season.”

Head coach Richard Cockerill added: “Murray has picked up plenty of experience in Super Rugby, playing alongside some of the most exciting players in the world.

“He’s a strong and skilful ball carrier that provides us with invaluable cover across a number of positions. We’re looking forward to watching how he develops in an already talented Edinburgh back-five.”

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