The 27-year-old has penned a new three-year deal, keeping him at Scotstoun until 2028 and he will now gain eligibility for Scotland next November.

The Edinburgh head coach could be without 16 senior squad members through injury for the vital trip to Parma but insists they can deal with injuries.

Josh McKay has committed his future to Glasgow Warriors by signing a new contract. The full-back will now stay at Scotstoun until at least the summer of 2028 as he agreed fresh terms with the club.

The Edinburgh rugby rollercoaster ride hurls you up, down and side to side, but you still finish where you started.