Scotland prop Hepburn agrees Edinburgh move
Scotland prop Alec Hepburn has agreed to join Edinburgh on a two-year contract from Scarlets, with head coach Sean Everitt praising his experience and leadership. The 33-year-old loosehead, born in Australia and capped six times by Scotland, previously played for Exeter Chiefs and won major honors in England. Hepburn is one of four new signings as Edinburgh continues to rebuild its squad ahead of the next season.
- ▪Alec Hepburn is joining Edinburgh on a two-year contract from Scarlets ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- ▪Hepburn, 33, has six caps for Scotland and made his debut in 2024 despite being born in Australia.
- ▪He previously played for Exeter Chiefs, winning the Premiership and Champions Cup double in 2020.
- ▪Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt highlighted Hepburn's experience at the highest level as invaluable for the squad.
- ▪Hepburn is the fourth confirmed signing for Edinburgh, alongside Louie Chapman, Riley Higgins, and Geordie Gwynn.
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