Edinburgh duo Chris Dean and Ben Muncaster both sign two-year extensions

Head coach Mike Blair expressed delight after Chris Dean and Ben Muncaster both signed two-year contract extensions with Edinburgh.

Centre Dean, 29, will enter his 10th season with the club, while versatile back-row player Muncaster, 21, signed from the Leicester academy in 2021.

Blair said of the duo, who both come from North Berwick: “We’re delighted to see Chris and Ben re-sign for the club. They’re both hugely driven and talented players.

“Chris is an experienced head to have at the club, with Ben showing he too has a massive future here.

Chris Dean (pictured) and Ben Muncaster have both signed contract extensions with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

“It’s also great to see the connection between Edinburgh Rugby and North Berwick is alive and well.”

Dean said: “I’m really excited to be given the opportunity to continue playing for Edinburgh Rugby. Not sure where the last nine years have gone but I feel as energised as ever to continue improving and enjoy playing the game I’ve always loved.

“Extra bonus that I get to do it for the club I’ve grown up supporting and always known as a player – I hope I can represent the club as many times as I can and play a part in bringing success to it over the next two seasons.”

Muncaster is “absolutely buzzing to be staying at the club”. He said: “It’s a really good group of boys and I’m loving my time here.

“The back-row has real quality in it, so to learn from guys like Bill Mata, Luke Crosbie, Jamie Ritchie and Hamish Watson, while contributing to the team is an exciting opportunity for me.”