Edinburgh have efficiently secured the way forward for two props – Angus Williams and D’Arcy Rae – by extending their contracts.
Rae, with a wealthy rugby background together with a profitable stint at Ayr and notable achievements by way of numerous age grades for Scotland, joined Edinburgh Rugby in October 2023 after enjoying for Montpellier and Tub. Rae, who developed his expertise at Glasgow Warriors and had mortgage durations at Benetton Rugby and London Scottish, made 46 appearances for Tub earlier than bringing his in depth expertise to Edinburgh.
“I’ve actually loved my time within the east up to now, attending to know a brand new membership, squad, and fan base,” mentioned Rae. “Working with Sean [Everitt] and Stevie [Lawrie] has been nice. We’ve obtained a extremely robust group of props on the membership, who all do a high job of driving one another on.
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“I’m actually comfortable to be a part of the set-up at Edinburgh Rugby for an additional season.”
Williams, a Scottish certified tighthead prop, has dedicated to a brand new two-year extension, whereas Scotland internationalist Rae has signed on for an extra yr.
Williams, who has performed over 100 video games for Otago College, expressed his enjoyment of persevering with with Edinburgh.
“Edinburgh is house to me and my companion Toni and now we have turn into very settled right here. We love town,” mentioned Williams. “The membership is in an incredible place throughout the board. Sean [Everitt] has are available in and challenged us as a bunch and I really feel we’re in a superb place to excel this season.”
“I’ve developed massively since becoming a member of Edinburgh. It’s credit score to the atmosphere created by the gamers and coaches on the membership,” he added.
Edinburgh Rugby Head Coach Sean Everitt mentioned: “We’re delighted to see each Angus [Williams] and D’Arcy [Rae] prolong phrases with the membership.
“They’re each actually constant trainers who convey the identical vitality and dedication day-after-day. I’ve been actually impressed with each gamers throughout my time on the membership.
“Angus and D’Arcy each have a little bit of grit and resolve about their sport, whereas they benefit from the each day grind of enhancing themselves, whether or not that’s within the health club or on the coaching paddock.
“It’s good to have two high quality gamers signed up for subsequent season, including additional power and depth to the tighthead place.”