DEAN AND MUNCASTER SIGN NEW EDINBURGH DEALS

HEAD COACH Mike Blair expressed delight after Chris Dean and Ben Muncaster both signed two-year contract extensions with Edinburgh. Centre Dean, 29, will enter his 10th season with the club, while versatile back-row player Muncaster, 21, signed from the Leicester academy in 2021. Blair said of the duo, who each come from North Berwick: ‘They’re both hugely driven and talented players. ‘Chris is an experienced head to have at the club, with Ben showing he too has a massive future here. ‘It’s also great to see the connection between Edinburgh Rugby and North Berwick is alive and well.’