Edinburgh bring in big names ahead of Lions clash

SQUAD UPDATE: Edinburgh have bolstered their squad ahead of their clash against the Lions.

Scotland internationalists Grant Gilchrist (lock), Stuart McInally (hooker), WP Nel (prop) and Darcy Graham (wing) have joined Edinburgh’s touring squad in South Africa ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

Having been rested for last week’s match preparation and clash against the Sharks in Durban – which saw the Scottish club secure a 21-5 victory at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday– the quartet have now linked up with the touring squad and will be available for selection for this weekend’s match in Johannesburg.

Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair, said: “It’s great all four guys have linked up with the squad here in South Africa.

“Their experience will be key as we prepare to face a really strong Emirates Lions team that is playing with confidence.

“We were obviously delighted with the win against the Sharks on Saturday but it’s a new week and we’re now fully focussed on the task at hand.

“We’ve got a massive week of training ahead of us in Durban before travelling to Johannesburg later this week.”

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🇿🇦🛬 Scotland quartet Grant Gilchrist, Stuart McInally, WP Nel and Darcy Graham have joined the touring squad in Durban.

💬 “Their experience will be key as we prepare to face a really strong Emirates Lions team that is playing with confidence.”

— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) March 28, 2022