McNeil handed Edinburgh contract

Edinburgh have awarded a professional contract to national academy graduate prop Bruce McNeil.

The 25-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal, was with Heriot's last season and has been a regular in the Scottish club international team.

"I'm really excited to be given the chance to play professional rugby for Edinburgh," he said.

"Last season I trained with Edinburgh twice a week, so now it is nice to be able to do that on a full-time basis."

Head coach Andy Robinson added: "Bruce is a very promising prop and his willingness to both learn and adapt suggests he has a very bright future.

"We are always actively looking to promote young Scottish talent and Bruce will now have a chance to show what he is capable of."

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