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.
Son of a Tongan legend and former school mate of Henry Arundell, the Sale Sharks midfielder is on a rapid trajectory to international honours
There are hopes north of the border that the New Year can bring a wave of optimism but there is clearly much work to be done
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.
Admired as a thought and deed leader, the influence of young Fraser Dingwall at Northampton Saints has quickly thrust him into a position of responsibility.
