Squad update: Vodacom Bulls week

26 May 2025

Edinburgh Rugby has issued the following squad update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Quarter-Final against Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium (31 May, kick-off 12.30pm BST).

Duhan van der Merwe (ankle) – Has returned to training.

Grant Gilchirst (hamstring) – Will undergo fitness test ahead of Saturday’s Quarter-Final.

Ross McCann (foot) – Has returned to training.

Charlie Shiel (kidney) – Sustained injury against Ulster. Will not return this season.

Ben Vellacott (foot) – Expected back in mid-July.

Mosese Tuipulotu (knee) – Timeline for recovery still to be determined following successful surgery.

Paul Hill (back) – Continues his rehabilitation. Expected back in mid-July.

Robert Carmichael (wrist) – Continues his rehabilitation and is expected back in June.

Luke Crosbie (pec) – Out until June.

Connor Boyle (knee) – Expected back in September.

Dave Cherry (knee) – Expected back in mid-June.

Emiliano Boffelli (hamstring) – Will not return this season.

Matt Scott (back) – Will not return this season.

Jamie Hodgson (tricep) – Will not return this season

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