Injury update: Emirates Lions week

30 Sep 2024

Edinburgh Rugby has issued the following squad update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship fixture against Emirates Lions at Emirates Airlink Park.

Luke Crosbie (neck) – Rehab complete, available for selection.

Dave Cherry (ankle) – Injury sustained against Vodacom Bulls, still under evaluation.

Mark Bennett (quad) – Awaiting further evaluation.

Emiliano Boffelli (back) – Specialist review.

Matt Currie (hamstring) – Undergoing continuous evaluation and rehab on injury sustained against Leinster.

Nathan Sweeney (knee) – Continues to progress through rehab.

James Lang (calf) – Expected to miss several weeks after sustaining calf injury.

Harry Paterson (foot/wound) – Continues to progress through rehab.

Glen Young (pec) – No change to previous updates.

Sam Skinner (knee) – No change to previous updates.

Angus Williams (hamstring) – No change to previous updates.

Robin Hislop (knee) – No change to previous updates.

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