South African born Scotland international inks new deal

Edinburgh won’t be getting rid of South African-born prop Pierre Schoeman anytime soon, with the Scotland international signing a 3-year-deal in the capital.

The 30-year-old has enjoyed some consistent games in the past couple of years in the Scottish capital, becoming a mainstay for his United Rugby Championship team Edinburgh Rugby.

Schoeman has become a fan favourite around the grounds, solidifying the success of moving from South Africa to Scotland back in 2018 when he joined the Edinburgh side.

Schoeman was able to represent Scotland in 2021 after gaining residency in the Scottish capital. He has made 37 caps for Scotland since then, enjoying a run of games for the national side over multiple Six Nations campaigns and last year’s Rugby World Cup in France.

In 2023, the 37-Test Scotland International became the 39th centurion for Edinburgh Rugby, part of a small cohort of front-row stalwarts Craig Smith, WP Nel, Ross Ford and Allan Jacobsen.

Schoeman was delighted to secure his long-term future with Edinburgh Rugby, saying it was an easy decision.

“I’m truly honoured to be staying in Edinburgh for at least another three years.

“My wife Charissa and I have loved every minute of our time here in Scotland and this is home for us now.

“We have bought a house here and our life is here – it was an easy decision to re-sign with a club that means so much to me,” said Schoeman after putting pen to paper on a new three-year deal.

It was clear that other clubs had reached out to attempt to sign the quality prop, saying he still has the motivation to do something special with Edinburgh.

“There were other clubs interested, but I have unfinished business here in Edinburgh.

“I love this group and we have so much we want to achieve as a team.

“I look around the changing room and there is so much talent.

“We’re a family here and I genuinely couldn’t be happier to have re-signed.”

Team Form

Last 5 Games

54 - 17

19 - 40

24 - 19

28 - 20

17 - 19

38 - 17

15 - 10

31 - 22

21 - 26

28 - 3

1

Wins

4

2

Streak

1

16

Tries Scored

20

-63

Points Difference

55

2/5

First Try

4/5

2/5

First Points

3/5

3/5

Race To 10 Points

5/5

Edinburgh’s head coach Sean Everitt was full of praise for Schoeman’s impact on the side.

“Pierre Schoeman brings an incredible energy to everything he does, whether that’s in the gym, on the training paddock, or match day for both Edinburgh and Scotland,” said Everitt to the media after the announcement.

“He’s developed into a world-class prop and he is a brilliant example for all our younger players because Pierre gives nothing less than 100% – he is fully committed to making himself and the others around him better every day.

Pierre is a fan favourite because of his commitment to the jersey and it’s absolutely brilliant news that we’ve been able to re-sign him on a new long-term deal.”

“I’m sure this will be a welcome extra Christmas gift for all our supporters ahead of Saturday’s 1872 Cup decider.”