Squad update: Hollywoodbets Sharks week

14 Apr 2025

Edinburgh Rugby has issued the following squad update ahead of Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship match against Hollywoodbets Sharks at Hive Stadium (18 April, kick-off 7.35pm).

Ben Vellacott (foot) – Awaiting results from a scan.

Rob Carmichael (wrist) – Will undergo surgery after sustaining injury vs Bulls. Timeline for recovery still to be determined.

Paul Hill (back) – Return to play still to be determined following scan.

Duhan van der Merwe (ankle) – Expected back during May.

Marshall Sykes (foot) – Expected back in early May.

Emiliano Boffelli (hamstring) – Remains week to week.

Mark Bennett (quad) – Out until mid-April.

Jamie Hodgson (tricep) – Out until late April.

Matt Scott (neck) – Out until late April.

Luke Crosbie (pec) – Out until June.

Tom Dodd (shoulder) – Out until June.

Lewis Wells (ankle) – Out until May.

Connor Boyle (knee) – Expected back in September.

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