Glasgow Warriors full-back Ollie Smith is poised to bring his year-long spell on the sidelines to an end on Saturday after receiving a call-up to the Emerging Scotland squad to face Italy at Edinburgh's Hive Stadium.
Edinburgh lock Rob Carmichael has been selected in Gregor Townsend's 31-man Emerging Scotland squad that will play for the first time against Italy U23 on Saturday at Edinburgh's Hive Stadium.
It seems puzzling that a 19-year-old flanker should make his Test debut before seeing any action for his club.
A shining star at age-grade level, the youngster was tipped for big things before being cut. A move to France changed everything.
Scotsman Hamish Bain has charted a nomadic existence featuring two league titles and skulduggery in France.
Edinburgh have confirmed the 13 players leaving at the end of the 2022/23 season, a list that includes four Scotland internationals – Damien Hoyland, Jaco van der Walt, Henry Pyrgos and Nick Haining – along with the Bulls-bound Henry Immelman.
Straight-talking Franco Smith must revitalise Glasgow Warriors while at Edinburgh, Mike Blair aims to build on the promise of last season.
For the first time ever, Scotland's pro-teams are better resourced than their English rivals. But how can they ensure opportunities still arise for the emerging crop?
Edinburgh ended their three-game losing run in some style against Connacht, scoring eight tries in a 56-8 United Rugby Championship victory at the DAM Health Stadium.
The Southern Kings claimed a first Pro14 win of the season and consigned Glasgow Warriors to a first loss in Port Elizabeth.
