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  20. Tigers' Whitcombe & Cardiff's Litterick Edinburgh bound

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    James Whitcombe qualifies to play for Scotland

    Loosehead prop James Whitcombe will join Edinburgh from Leicester Tigers on a three-year deal this summer, with Cardiff tighthead Rhys Litterick arriving on a two-year contract.

    Whitcombe, 24, qualifies for Scotland through a grandparent and has made five starts and 11 substitute appearances for Tigers this season.

    Litterick, 26, can also represent Scotland, as well as Wales, and has featured 18 times this term, seven times from the start.

    "I'm really looking forward to the move up north," said Whitcombe. "It's a fresh opportunity for me – a chance to challenge myself in a new environment, both on and off the pitch.

    "I want to help the club win trophies. That's the goal. I want to contribute to a successful team and be part of something special in the Scottish capital."

    Litterick commented: "It's a massive opportunity to grow both on and off the pitch in a new environment. Hopefully, I can contribute as much as I can to push for silverware.

    "As a tighthead, I take a lot of pride in my set piece and working hard around the pitch."

    And head coach Sean Everitt added: "Securing a player of James' quality on a long-term deal is a significant coup for the club.

    "He is a highly-rated young prop with a fantastic pedigree, having come through a strong Leicester Tigers system and gained valuable experience in a very competitive Premiership environment.

    "Rhys has shown impressive consistency in a quality Cardiff side this season and we're delighted to welcome him to Edinburgh.

    "Tighthead is a position where there is often a lot of attrition, so bolstering our options with a prop of Rhys's calibre is crucial for us."

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