Pierre Schoeman

Pierre Schoeman is back in the Edinburgh team. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Time for Edinburgh to front up as Blair picks 15 caps for Leicester

Stuart McInally believes a lot of Edinburgh's problems have been self-inflicted. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Big four return to boost Edinburgh Rugby’s Euro bid

Pierre Schoeman in action for Scotland against Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Schoeman lifts lid on Scotland's 'mental guru' helping tackle fair of failure

Murphy Walker will start for Glasgow Warriors against Edinburgh at Scotstoun. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors keen to see how Murphy Walker does against Pierre Schoeman

Edinburgh's Charlie Savala celebrates scoring his second half try against Castres Olympique. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Edinburgh beat Castres with a bonus point despite loss of three Scotland men

"Schoo! Schoo!" Scotland's South African-born loosehead prop Pierre Schoeman is a Murrayfield cult favourite.

Pierre Schoeman big interview: 'Our time in the Six Nations is now'

Pierre Schoeman was frustrated by the home loss to Munster after Edinburgh led at half-time. (Photo by Simon Wootton / SNS Group)

Pierre Schoeman is braced for Edinburgh’s ‘Test match’ against Saracens

Edinburgh Captain Grant Gilchrist lays the No 5 jersey after the passing of Doddie Weir ahead of the kick-off against Munster.

Munster make Edinburgh pay after emotional Doddie Weir scenes

JP du Preez made a winning Glasgow Warriors debut against Cardiff and celebrated with his young son, Isak. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

New Glasgow Warriors lock Du Preez has designs on a Scotland cap

Edinburgh's Pierre Schoeman (right) looks dejected as Suleiman Hartzenberg of the Stormers celebrates scoring a try. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Schoeman insists Edinburgh can leave South Africa 'with a lot of confidence'

Pierre Schoeman drives at Dragons' Ben Carter during Edinburgh's URC win at the DAM Health Stadium. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

No sharks this time as Pierre Schoeman returns home with nothing to prove

Ollie Smith will make his full Scotland debut in the third Test against Argentina. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend's praise for new cap Ollie Smith after family tragedy

Nick Auterac left Northampton Saints at the end of the season. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

New Edinburgh Rugby signing bolsters loosehead prop options

Pierre Schoeman (left) in typically combative action for Edinburgh during the win over Glasgow Warriors at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Schoeman shows Edinburgh players ‘what world class looks like’

Frans Malherbe helped South Africa defeat the Lions last summer. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Stormers v Edinburgh Rugby: Schoeman braced for battle with Boks props

Mark Bennett has flourished under Mike Blair at Edinburgh. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

In-form Edinburgh Rugby centre signs new contract

Pierre Schoeman with the 1872 Cup. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Edinburgh's Schoeman targets ten more years and citizenship

Pierre Schoeman has signed a new contract with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Pierre Schoeman: Edinburgh Rugby announce new ‘long-term’ deal

Connor Boyle will start for Edinburgh against Wasps. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Schoeman and Watson absences explained as Edinburgh chase Euro semi-final

Edinburgh's Marshall Sykes was sent off against Zebre after his shoulder made contact with the head of Danilo Fischetti. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Blair unsure on how to tackle Edinburgh indiscipline after red and yellow cards

Charlie Ewels of England leaves the field after being shown a red card within the first minute of a match against Ireland.

Lawmakers must adopt carrot and stick approach to problem of high tackles

Edinburgh's Pierre Schoeman got the crowd going with some powerful runs. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Mike Blair jokes about Pierre Schoeman's crowd-pleasing status

Edinburgh's Blair Kinghorn scored a superb first half try. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh beat Bath to set up quarter-final clash with Wasps

Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman took in the Hearts v Hibs game last weekend. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Edinburgh prop now a ‘loud and proud Hearts fan’ after watching win over Hibs

WP Nel (left) and Pierre Schoeman will add some heft to the Edinburgh pack.

Edinburgh Rugby call up big beasts as Mike Blair cites kicking issue

Conor Murray of Ireland goes over to score his side's fourth try during the Six Nations clash against Scotland.

Scotland's Six Nations campaign ends with whimper in Dublin

Pierre Schoeman in training for Scotland at the Oriam ahead of Saturday's trip to Rome to face Italy. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Schoeman warns of Italian passion and swerves Springboks Six Nations question

Rory Sutherland leaves the field in some discomfort during Scotland's Six Nations clash with Wales.

Scotland prop Sutherland could miss rest of Six Nations

Matt Currie, who signed a new deal with Edinburgh this week, will start at centre against London Irish. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh rest Watson and Bennett as they seek seventh win in a row

Adam McBurney will start at hooker for Edinburgh against London Irish. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh Rugby make four changes for London Irish Challenge Cup clash

Pierre Schoeman enjoys a training session in the sleet with Edinburgh. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Pierre Schoeman on Scotland breakthrough, Saracens test and being a cult hero

Edinburgh's Marshall Sykes, Pierre Schoeman, Jamie Hodgson and Luke Crosbie were among eight Scotland debutants against Tonga. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Why Edinburgh’s style now better suited to Scotland

Scotland players wave to the fans after the final Autumn Nations Series match against Japan at BT Murrayfield (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland debrief: The best and worst bits from Autumn Nations Series

An airborne Ewan Ashman scores Scotland’s second half try in the 15-13 win over Australia. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scots find a new hero in Ewan Ashman as they bring Aussie winning run to an end

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland name team to play Australia - big calls on try-scoring heroes

Rory Sutherland trained with Scotland at Oriam last week. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland to lose two players for rest of Autumn Nations Series

Kyle Steyn (left) celebrates his second and Scotland's fifth try in the win over Tonga at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

How Scotland crushed Tonga 60-14 - with Steyn scoring four tries

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend with captain Stuart Hogg. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Townsend says Hogg has acted on health and wellbeing after gruelling Lions tour

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham scores the first of his tries against Scarlets. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Vellacott excels as Edinburgh christen new stadium with thrilling win

Pierre Schoeman enjoys playing on Edinburgh's new artificial pitch which makes for a faster game. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Schoeman sells sausage business as he focuses on Edinburgh and Scotland

Darcy Graham, pictured during an Edinburgh Rugby training session, returns to the starting XV.

Edinburgh make six changes for Benetton friendly as big guns return

New Edinburgh prop Luan de Bruin is looking forward to measuring himself against South African sides this season. Picture: Ross MacDonald/SNS

New Edinburgh prop Luan de Bruin still harbours Springbok ambitions

Edinburgh's Eroni Sau scores his side's fifth try during the narrow Rainbow Cup defeat by Munster at BT Murrayfield. Picture: Bruce White/SNS

Call for ‘Judas’ captain’s challenge to be abandoned as Edinburgh are edged out

Pierre Schoeman reckons Edinburgh need to show more physicality up front against Glasgow on Saturday. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Pierre Schoeman will miss summer tour but still has Scotland ambitions

Pierre Schoeman, right, suffered a knee injury sustained in his team’s win over Connacht last Saturday

Edinburgh's Pierre Schoeman set to be out for up to six weeks with injury

Pierre Schoeman will qualify for Scotland in July. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Pierre Schoeman desperate to join Scotland’s South African contingent

Edinburgh's Grant Gilchrist is back in the side after a groin injury. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Grant Gilchrist makes welcome return for Edinburgh against Glasgow Warriors

Edinburgh have held talks with South African prop Boan Venter of Toyota Cheetahs.

Cockerill: Edinburgh talks with Boan Venter but Rory Sutherland going nowhere

Leinster's Liam Turner is first to the ball against Edinburgh in Dublin. Picture: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO/Shutterstock

Misery for Edinburgh as classy Leinster dole out a 50-10 pummelling

Damien Hoyland replaces the injured Duhan van der Merwe on the left wing for tomorrow's quarter-final in Bordeaux. Picture: Ross Parker/SRU/SNS

Edinburgh make seven changes for Bordeaux clash

Prop Pierre Schoeman is in the Guinness Pro14 "Dream Team" for the second season running. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS/SRU

Edinburgh dominate Pro14 "Dream Team"

Edinburgh's Pierre Schoeman.

Rugby rule change inspired by Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman

Edinburgh's Darcy Graham in full flow during his match-winning performance against Glasgow Warriors in the 1872 Cup win at BT Murrayfield on December. Picture: Ross Parker / SNS

Richard Cockerill has dragged Edinburgh out of their long malaise

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