Edinburgh braced to lose 8 internationals in 12-strong exit list

Edinburgh are set to lose four players with over 100 appearances for the club at the end of the season in the form of Scotland internationals Jamie Ritchie, Mark Bennett, Dave Cherry and Matt Scott.

The quartet make up half of the international contingent that will leave the Scottish capital at the end of the season, with compatriots Jamie Hodgson, Ali Price and Javan Sebastian joining them.

Argentina full-back Emiliano Boffelli completes the list of departing internationals, but there are yet more exits, with Robin Hislop, Jake Henry, Nathan Sweeney and Jack Hocking also moving on.

Former Scotland captain Ritchie will join Perpignan next season, Cherry will join Vannes and Scott will retire. The futures of the remaining nine players are yet to be revealed.

“As the season nears its end, we bid farewell to a group of players who have each contributed significantly to Edinburgh Rugby,” said Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt.

“I want to express my sincere gratitude for their unwavering efforts, their commitment to the jersey and the passion they’ve shown for this club and our supporters. Every player who departs does so with our best wishes for their future endeavours, both on and off the field.

“In particular, this season sees the departure of four true stalwarts of Edinburgh Rugby, our club centurions: Jamie Ritchie, Mark Bennett, Dave Cherry and Matt Scott. Their dedication and service to this club have been immense, each reaching the remarkable milestone of 100 appearances.

“Their names are forever etched in the history books of Edinburgh Rugby, and their contributions will be remembered by all who have been a part of this journey. We thank them for their commitment and wish them every success in their next chapters.”