Edinburgh add English stand-off Grayson for next season
Edinburgh have signed English stand-off James Grayson from Japanese club Mitsubishi Dynaboars ahead of the next season. The 27-year-old, who can play at fly-half or full-back, has agreed to a one-year contract with the URC side. Grayson, son of former England player Paul Grayson, expressed pride in joining a club connected to his Scottish heritage.
- ▪James Grayson is joining Edinburgh from Japan Rugby League One team Mitsubishi Dynaboars.
- ▪He has signed a one-year contract and previously made nearly 100 appearances for Northampton Saints.
- ▪Grayson, 27, can play at fly-half or full-back and has scored 294 points in 48 games for Mitsubishi Dynaboars.
- ▪He is the son of former England World Cup winner and British and Irish Lion Paul Grayson.
- ▪Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt praised Grayson's game management and kicking ability.
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