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Edinburgh's Matt Scott scores a try against Leinster during the narrow defeat on the opening night of this season's BKT United Rugby Championship. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Echoes of 2015 Rugby World Cup as Edinburgh bid to beat Bulls with fast start

Adam Hastings is back at Glasgow Warriors after three years at Gloucester. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What I think of Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors recruitment - Fraser Brown

Matt Currie promotes the varsity match between University of Edinburgh and St Andrews University which takes place at Edinburgh Rugby’s Hive Stadium on Saturday September 21.

Versatile Currie welcomes Edinburgh centre challenges from Tuipulotu and Scott

Matt Scott is back at Edinburgh Rugby for a third stint. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scott will tell it straight at Edinburgh after learning from best at Leicester

Matt Scott has rejoined Edinburgh Rugby following his departure from Leicester Tigers. (Photo by Graham Chadwick/Getty Images)

Edinburgh return for 'Test match animal' as Scotland centre back for third spell

Tim Visser scored two tries for Scotland in his Murrayfield debut against the All Blacks - a feat still talked about in his Dutch homeland today.

Saturday Interview: Tim Visser recalls life with Scotland

Matt Scott celebrates with Hamish Watson after Scotland's win over Australia in Sydney in 2017. It was the centre's last appearance for the national side. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Townsend on Matt Scott recall, Rufus McLean return and Hamish Watson decision

Hamish Watson in action for Scotland during the Autumn Nations Series win over Australia. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rufus McLean in Scotland team to play South Africa as Hamish Watson drops out

Matt Scott is back in the Scotland squad after impressing for Leicester Tigers this season. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Matt Scott handed captaincy for Scotland A international against England

Mike Blair will step up from his assistant coach's role to take charge of Scotland's summer tour. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Mike Blair happy to live in the moment as he takes charge of Scotland

Mike Blair, Scotland's interim head coach, faces two tough Tests in the July heat against Romania and Georgia. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Mike Blair was adventurous and quick-thinking - will his Scotland be similar?

Edinburgh centre George Taylor is excited by the chance to be involed in tomorrow's European quarter-final away to Bordeaux. Picture: Ross Parker/SRU/SNS

George Taylor out to grasp opportunity

Stuart Hogg dives over to score Exeter's second try against Leicester. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Stuart Hogg in the limelight as Exeter make ‘perfect return’ to Premiership acti...

Matt Scott scores for Edinburgh against Connacht at BT Murrayfield in February. Photograph: Bill Murray/SRU/SNS

John Barclay backs Matt Scott

Richard Cockerill is planning for a return to competitive rugby, whenever that may be. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Richard Cockerill planning ‘baby steps’ for Edinburgh’s return to rugby

Jono Lance in action for Worcester Warriors. He will join Edinburgh for next season. Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images

Edinburgh sign Australian duo Jono Lance and Matt Gordon

Simon Hickey is leaving Edinburgh after two seasons.

Nine players leave Edinburgh Rugby

Matt Scott in action for Edinburgh against Bordeaux during the European Rugby Challenge Cup at Murrayfield Stadium.

Matt Scott signs for Leicester Tigers from Edinburgh

Scrum-half Charlie Shiel, the son of ex-Scotland centre Graham, starts for Edinburgh after impressing off the bench in recent games. Picture: SNS/SRU

Charlie Shiel handed first home start as Edinburgh look to cement place at top

Edinburgh's Matt Scott suffered a head knock against Connacht. Picture: SNS

Edinburgh double blow as Matt Scott and Mark Bennett are ruled out

Edinburgh's Matt Scott was in fine form, cutting through the Connacht defence. Picture: Bruce White / SNS

Edinburgh 41-14 Connacht: Matt Scott sparkles in thumping Pro14 win

Duhan van der Merwe scored one and made one as Edinburgh defeated Scarlets to take top spot in PRO14 Conference B

Scarlets 9-14 Edinburgh: Storm Duhan wreaks havoc in Llanelli as van der Merwe s...

Nick Haining returns for Edinburgh having made his Scotland debut

Returning internationalists boost Edinburgh team for PRO14 clash at Scarlets

Richard Cockerill says his association with Leicester is 'still very much alive' but his focus is on ensuring Edinburgh reach the quarter-finals. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

Richard Cockerill could face fairytale return to Leicester if Edinburgh defeat A...

Gregor Townsend has named his training squad for the Six Nations, which start with a trip to Ireland on 1 February. Picture: SRU.SNS

Gregor Townsend names 38-man Six Nations squad, with Stuart Hogg to be captain

Mark Bennett acknowledges that Scotland now has a wealth of talent at centre which makes his bid for selection a tough one. Picture: Malcolm Mackenzie/ProSports/Shutterstock

Scotland call back on Mark Bennett’s agenda as he puts injuries behind him

With the Six Nations approaching, Matt Scotts return to form is timely as they Edinburgh prepare to face Bordeaux-Begles.

Big opportunity for Edinburgh’s Matt Scott and Mark Bennett

Matt Scott breaks away to score Edinburgh's third of nine tries in the thumping victory over Southern Kings. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

Matt Scott: ‘I’m ready and waiting should Scotland call come’

Matt Scott, looking leaner after shedding 10kg, makes a break during Edinburgh's 1872 Cup clash with Glasgow at Murrayfield. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS/SRU

Scotland recall would cap Edinburgh centre Matt Scott’s revival

George Taylor is tackled by Glasgows Jonny Gray during the second leg of the 1872 Cup tie on Saturday. Picture: SNS/SRU

Edinburgh’s George Taylor revels in physical side of new role

Darcy Graham scores a try for Edinburgh. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS Group / SRU

Iain Morrison: Edinburgh try hero Darcy Graham not without his faults

Edinburgh wing Darcy Graham celebrates his match-sealing second try. Picture: SRU/SNS

Edinburgh 29-19 Glasgow: 1872 Cup all square after Darcy Graham super show

Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

Unimpressed Richard Cockerill says Edinburgh only beat Munster’s second team

Eroni Sau touches down to score Edinburgh's second try against Munster. Picture: James Crombie/INPHO/Shutterstock

Munster 16-18 Edinburgh: Capital side win in Cork for first time in 15 years

Richard Cockerill is glad to have two of his key players back in action

Richard Cockerill welcomes return of Hamish Watson and Stuart McInally as Edinbu...

Edinburgh's Matt Scott has developed a leaner physique as he tries to force his way back into the Scotland reckoning. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Weight loss has given Edinburgh’s Matt Scott his appetite back

Emphatic victory was real statement by Edinburgh

Mark Bennett dives over to score the second of his three tries for Edinburgh in their 50-15 Pro14 victory over Zebre. Picture: SNS/SRU

‘About time’ says Mark Bennett after hat-trick for Edinburgh

Mark Bennett celebrates the second try of his hat-trick against Zebre. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Edinburgh 50-15 Zebre: Mark Bennett hat-trick restores some pride

Matt Scott scores his second try for Edinburgh, but his his side were thwarted by a late touchdown by Ospreys on Saturday. Picture: SNS/SRU.

Victory slips away but Edinburgh boosted by Lewis Carmichael’s return

Matt Scott breaks through the Ospreys defence to score. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Edinburgh 21-22 Ospreys: Late lapse costs capital side

Edinburgh's Matt Scott, right, and Simon Hickey are pictured as global law firm Dentons extend their sponsorship with the club at BT Murrayfield. Picture: Bruce White/SNS/SRU

Edinburgh centre Matt Scott seeing fruits of summer fitness programme
Edinburgh Rugby fans can expect to see a new and improved, slimline version of Matt Scott this season – and the player cannot wait for 2019/20 to start.

Scotland centre Duncan Taylor has been out of action since September but is returning to fitness. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS/SRU

Duncan Taylor back on centre stage as trio miss out on Scotland squad

Edinburgh Head Coach, Richard Cockerill. Pic: SNS/Rob Casey

Richard Cockerill left to rue Edinburgh’s lack of consistency

Edinburgh and Scotland centre Matt Scott was out for five months with concussion. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Matt Scott fears players could lie about concussion to go to World Cup

Edinburgh's Matt Scott speaks to the media. Picture:

Concussion in rugby: Matt Scott opens up on ‘horrendous’ daily headaches

Damien Hoyland, left, and Darcy Graham team-up to bring down Scarlets' centre Jonathan Davies. Picture: Ben Evans/Huw Evans/REX/Shutterstock

Richard Cockerill’s harsh words keep Edinburgh afloat

Matt Scott scores Edinburgh's first try against Scarlets. Picture: Simon King/INPHO/REX/Shutterstock

Scarlets 12-20 Edinburgh: Richard Cockerill delivers half-time rocket

John Barclay is fit again after long-term injury and will line up for Edinburgh against Leinster tonight. Picture: SNS.

John Barclay and Matt Scott line up for Edinburgh after long absences

Edinburgh's Hamish Watson is pleased to be back in training. Picture: SNS

WP Nel and Hamish Watson to return for Edinburgh and Scotland

France head coach Jacques Brunel. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty

Allan Massie: Scotland should be wary of French revolution

Chris Dean backs Edinburgh to silence Toulon '˜rock stars'

Richard Cockerill loves trying to wind-up rivals by stirring the pot

Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill wants to get one over Glasgow '˜pin-up boys'

Edinburgh's Blair Kinghorn. Pic: SNS/SRU/Gary Hutchison

Blair Kinghorn relishes '˜brilliant result' over Newcastle

James Lang in action for Harlequins in a pre-season friendly against Glasgow Warriors. Picture: SNS Group

Harlequins' James Lang and Edinburgh's Darcy Graham join Scotland squad

Centre Matt Scott, who was an influential figure in Edinburghs thumping win over Toulon on Saturday, breaks past Anthony Belleau. Picture: SNS/SRU

Matt Scott the orchestrator as Toulon exposed by Edinburgh harmony

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