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United Rugby Championship

One cap ex-Scotland and Wasps halfback Ben Vellacott decides future

By Ian Cameron

38 days ago

Ben Vellacott of Edinburgh looks on during the Heineken Cup match between Saracens and Edinburgh at StoneX Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Barnet, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Edinburgh halfback Ben Vellacott has signed a new two-year deal that will keep him at the club until at least 2027.

The 29-year-old scrum-half, who initially joined from Wasps in 2021, is now in his fourth season with the Scottish capital side and has firmly established himself both on and off the field.

Vellacott was appointed co-captain alongside Grant Gilchrist ahead of the 2023/24 season and has retained it into the current campaign.

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Vellacott said: “Edinburgh is home for me and my family now, and I’m absolutely delighted to be extending my stay.

“I love this club and this city, as well as the supporters who I feel like I’ve really connected with since moving north.

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“With my experience, I feel like I’m in a position now to help bring on the younger scrum-halves at the club, and really contribute to the team’s growth in the future.

“We have unfinished business here, and I’m desperate to help lead this club to silverware. It’s set to be a really exciting end to the season and I can’t wait to play my part.”

The scrum-half has made 10 appearances so far this season, scoring a try against Ospreys in October and starting in last month’s bonus-point win over Munster at Irish Independent Park.

He marked his 50th Edinburgh appearance in last season’s EPCR Challenge Cup victory over Scarlets, with the recent fixture in Cork his 71st outing for the club.

Head Coach Sean Everitt welcomed Vellacott’s decision to extend his contract, highlighting his value within the squad.

“Ben [Vellacott] is a vital part of the fabric of this club and is respected throughout the changing room.

“He’s a consummate professional, and even when injured or not in the starting line-up, he remains an important member of the team culturally, bringing his energy to every session and match.

“His experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to build and develop the squad moving forward.”

Vellacott joins a growing list of key players to commit their futures to Edinburgh this season, following contract extensions for Scotland internationals Pierre Schoeman, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben Muncaster, D’arcy Rae, Matt Currie, and Freddy Douglas.

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NB 7 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

The endgame in the Top 14 is prob to achieve a situation where club footy contracts all the best players and some kind of ‘Champions League’ supersedes the RWC as the most lucrative money-spinner. It’s not model which fits the needs of most rugby nations.

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NB 9 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

As I understand it both Ireland and Scotland have stopped looking for project players since the residency rule was increased from 3 to 5 years.

France have sidestepped that by hunting for teenagers who will become eligible with the bulk of their careers still ahead of them. And I don’t think RA is in a financial position to offer them a deal - it’s relying on the Lions an two WCs to dig itself out of big financial hole over the next few years.

I agree that players have to look after themselves and their families first. It’s short career and it doesn’t prepare you for anything that follows in life, unless it’s coaching or punditry!

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Good question - do the players agents really look out for their best interests, or just go hunting the best deal?

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NB 14 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

Yep it’s called ‘warehousing’ Ardy. You buy and put em in a warehouse with one cap [at international level], so they cannot be used, or developed against you if they don’t work out.

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NB 16 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

The Waratahs lock Amatasero is a prime example, although he doesn’t look like international quality yet.

This is an interesting point CM. MA came back from Clermont with big wraps but it hasn’t materialized as yet.

He has size and French clubs love that, but he’s still very very raw and he’s 22 now.

If clubs from NZ and Aussie do start striking such deals, I think they need to be careful about where their players are seeded. Even Exeter are in big trouble atm, they lost by almost 80 points to Gloucester at the weekend.

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NB 19 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

Is that you Geoff?

JOC looks very comfortable in what he’s doing over in Christchurch GP. He has a role and he’s accepted it and made the most of it. Not all players are mature enough to do that.

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Absolutely not. You’ve chosen to run with Doyle’s comments but I cannot find any support for what he says. Believe me I’ve asked.

In the absence of proof positive you need to go with the law as it is - open to interpretation by coaches, and generally good for the game’s development.

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