Edinburgh Rugby names Grant Gilchrist and Ben Vellacott co-captains for new season
- Grant Gilchrist and Ben Vellacott have been retained as co-captains for the new season.
- Head coach Sean Everitt believes the team's previous struggles were not due to on-field leadership.
- The team aims for a top-four finish in the URC, starting with a home game against Leinster.
Edinburgh Rugby has retained Grant Gilchrist and Ben Vellacott as co-captains for the upcoming season, despite the team's disappointing performance last year. Under the guidance of head coach Sean Everitt, the team aims to improve upon their 10th place finish in the regular-season table, which resulted in missing the play-offs. Everitt has expressed confidence in the leadership abilities of Gilchrist and Vellacott, dismissing concerns that their leadership contributed to the team's struggles. The new campaign is set to kick off with a home match against Leinster on Friday, providing an opportunity for the team to start afresh and demonstrate their potential. The decision to maintain the current co-captains reflects a commitment to stability and experience as the team seeks to reclaim a top-four finish in the URC. Everitt's backing of the leadership duo indicates a belief in their capability to guide the team through challenges and improve performance on the field.