
LOOSEHEAD prop Nick Auterac has joined Edinburgh from Northampton Saints and will compete with the likes of Pierre Schoeman and Boan Venter for the No 1 jersey next season. The 29-year-old was called up to the Scotland squad last summer when Edinburgh coach Mike Blair was in interim charge, but did not get a chance to make his national debut as the planned games were cancelled because of the pandemic.
“Joining Edinburgh is an extremely exciting next chapter for me,” said Auterac, who has also played for Saracens, Harlequins and Bath in the English Premiership. “The club has been in great form over the last few seasons.