The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Hamilton seals deal to join ‘team on the rise’ Edinburgh
Edinburgh have further strengthened their back-row options with the signing of Scotland international Luke Hamilton.
The flanker has signed a one-year deal with the club to be reunited with Richard Cockerill, who he previously worked with at Leicester.
Hamilton has forced his way into the Scotland squad in the last year, making his debut against New Zealand in the autumn internationals before being included in Gregor Townsend’s squad for the Natwest 6 Nations.
He suffered a shoulder injury in the recent defeat to the United States that will require treatment and delay meeting up with the squad, but he follows John Barclay through the door at Edinburgh as Cockerill looks to build on an encouraging first season in Scotland.
Having left Leicester after making 51 appearances for the club in two seasons, Hamilton told Edinburgh’s website: “I’m really excited to join Edinburgh this season – they are definitely a team on the rise.
“It’s a brilliant opportunity to continue my development as a player.”
Cockerill added: “We’re delighted that Luke has chosen to join Edinburgh and be part of the culture we’ re building at this club.
“He’s a big, physical ball carrier who will add experience to what is an already talented back-row contingent, containing some exciting young players.”