Kunavula, 23 – who can operate across the back-five and is equally adept at both flanker and lock - links up with his teammates immediately as they prepare for the 2019/20 season and joins directly from the Fijian Sevens squad.



On signing, Kunavula, said: “I’m delighted to start the next chapter of my career in Edinburgh. Viliame [Mata] is a good friend of mine and he has told me so much about the club and life in Scotland.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time on the Sevens circuit, but I felt it was the right time to move abroad and develop my own game further. The facilities in Edinburgh are world class and I’m only going to improve as a player.

“I’m really looking forward to getting involved in pre-season and representing this club for the years to come.”