Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman has signed a brand new contract with Edinburgh till 2028.
The loose-head, 30, has remodeled a century of appearances since becoming a member of the capital membership in 2018 and has cemented himself in Gregor Townsend’s Scotland aspect after making his debut in 2021.
He now has 37 caps for his adopted nation, having certified on residency grounds, and is broadly anticipated to obtain a call-up to the British & Irish Lions subsequent summer season.
Schoeman joins fellow Scotland worldwide Duhan van der Merwe in signing a brand new deal at Edinburgh amid curiosity from overseas.
“I am really honoured to be staying for no less than one other three years,” South Africa-born Schoeman instructed membership media.
“My spouse Charissa and I’ve cherished each minute of our time right here in Scotland and that is residence for us now.
“Our life is right here – it was a straightforward resolution to re-sign with a membership meaning a lot to me. There have been different golf equipment , however I’ve unfinished enterprise right here.
“I look across the altering room and there may be a lot expertise. We’re a household right here and I genuinely could not be happier to have re-signed.”
Head coach Sean Everitt hailed the retention of “fan favorite” Schoeman, describing it as “sensible information”.
He added: “He is developed right into a world-class prop and is an excellent instance for all our youthful gamers as a result of Pierre offers nothing lower than 100% – he’s absolutely dedicated to creating himself and the others round him higher daily.”
