Highlander boosts Edinburgh back line

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Edinburgh boosted their back line for the new season today with the signing of Highlanders playmaker Phil Burleigh on a two-year.

The 27-year-old, who also spent two years with the Chiefs, will arrive at the conclusion of the Super Rugby season.

He said: “I’m really excited about the new challenge at a proud club with growing ambition.

“I’ve spoken to Alan Solomons [head coach] who talked me through his vision and the squad for next season and it sounds like he’s building a good future for the club, moving towards competing further up the table and getting back into the European Rugby Champions Cup.

“I’m really looking forward to being part of that challenge and building for future success.”

Solomons added: “This is excellent news for Edinburgh Rugby. Phil Burleigh is an experienced Super Rugby back.

“He is a very good player and comes very highly rated and regarded. He is a strong, physical, and intelligent player and that will be a big help to us.

“We’ve signed him primarily as a stand-off but he is also comfortable at 12 and 13, which is important, both in terms of intensifying squad competition and facilitating future rotation.”

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