Edinburgh Rugby today announced the signing of highly-rated Scottish qualified loosehead prop James Whitcombe from Leicester Tigers on a three-year deal.
Michael Cheika's replacement must bring much-needed continuity to a club which gives the impression of making it up as it goes along.
England lock Ollie Chessum will return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV on Sunday as his side host Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership.
The current strength of the Premiership does not warrant eight of its 10 clubs being involved in Europe's elite tournament.
Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.
You could have been forgiven for thinking April Fools Day is happening twice this year after far-fetched rumours reached Fissler Confidential Towers this week that Maro Itoje was going to be appearing at the Olympics this season.
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt has revealed he has held talks with Bristol Bears No.8 Magnus Bradbury about a possible return to the club this summer, as reported by RugbyPass.
Tonga lock Vaea Fifita is being marketed to clubs in France and Japan, with the Scarlets seemingly willing to offload his estimated £400,000 a year salary from their wage bill.
Leicester Tigers head coach Dan McKellar is looking to go shopping in his native Australia as he endeavours to strengthen his Welford Road squad next season.