Squad update: Benetton week

26 Nov 2024

Edinburgh Rugby has issued the following squad update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 7 match-up with Benetton at Hive Stadium.

Edinburgh Rugby has welcomed those Scotland internationalists involved in Sunday’s Autumn Test victory over Australia back into training from today (Tuesday 26 November).

James Lang (calf) – Back fit and available for selection

Sam Skinner (knee) – Back fit and available for selection

Javan Sebastian (shoulder) – Back fit and available for selection

Robin Hislop (calf) – Injury sustained in training. Timeline for recovery still to be confirmed

Mark Bennett (quad) – No change to previous update [see here].

Connor Boyle (knee) – Successfully underwent surgery earlier this month. Timeline for recovery still to be confirmed.

Glen Young (calf) – Expected to return to full training next month.

Harry Paterson (hamstring) – Expected to return to full training in January.

Emiliano Boffelli (back) – No change to previous update. Underwent successful surgery last month. Long term injury with return to play timeline still to be confirmed.

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