Edinburgh announces the departure of two Scotland internationals, including Ali Price

Thursday, 10 April 2025 at 11:22

byRugby Rucker

Edinburgh have confirmed that Scotland internationals Dave Cherry and Ali Price will be leaving the club at the end of the season, with both players expected to make the move to France.

Cherry, 34, has been linked to Montpellier, while Price, 31, is rumoured to be heading to Vannes.

Cherry's Edinburgh Journey

Cherry, a hooker, has made over 100 appearances for Edinburgh since joining from lower-tier rugby in England and France.

He earned 16 Scotland caps, including a full starting role during the recent Six Nations campaign after being absent from international duty for 16 months following his early exit from the 2023 World Cup squad. The veteran has also been linked to Leicester Tigers.

Price's Short Stay at Edinburgh

Price, who only joined Edinburgh in November 2023 on loan from Glasgow Warriors, has been capped 71 times for Scotland and played in four Tests for the Lions in 2021. His current contract runs out this summer, and speculation about his future is building as he eyes a new chapter in France.

Head Coach’s Statement

Head coach Sean Everitt commented: "Dave and Ali have both made significant contributions to Edinburgh Rugby, and we thank them for their dedication and commitment. While we are well-stocked with young Scottish talent in the hooker position, Dave’s journey to 100 appearances is a testament to his hard work. Ali’s leadership has been invaluable, and both will play crucial roles in the remainder of the season. We wish them the very best for the future."

Edinburgh's Full List of Departures

A full list of Edinburgh’s departures will be released ahead of the club’s final regular season home match against Ulster on May 16.

Dan Biggar names bold Lions XV – with big England omissions

Wales legend Dan Biggar has officially called time on his playing career, but not before dropping a blockbuster British & Irish Lions XV on The Rugby Pod – and his picks are bound to raise a few eyebrows.

The 112-cap fly-half, who steered Wales through some of their finest Six Nations and World Cup moments, appeared on Jim Hamilton’s podcast this week and revealed his Lions dream team. Spoiler alert: there's no room for the likes of Owen Farrell, Johnny Sexton, or even himself.

Here’s how Biggar’s team shaped up…

Front-row firepower: Porter, Sheehan & Furlong

1. Andrew Porter
2. Dan Sheehan
3. Tadhg Furlong

It’s an all-Irish affair in the front row, with Biggar backing Leinster's dominant trio to boss the scrum. Furlong remains the Rolls-Royce of tightheads, while Sheehan and Porter provide dynamism in the loose.

Big boys in the boiler room: Itoje & Beirne

4. Maro Itoje
5. Tadhg Beirne

England’s Maro Itoje gets the nod despite some inconsistent recent form, with Biggar clearly still valuing his disruptive brilliance. He’s paired with the ever-reliable Beirne – a turnover machine and Lions Test starter in 2021.

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Breakdown beasts: Curry, Van Der Flier & Doris (c)

6. Tom Curry
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Caelan Doris (captain)

This back row is pure chaos – in the best possible way. England’s Tom Curry returns to the fray, Ireland’s Van der Flier adds World Player of the Year pedigree, and Doris, who’s fast becoming a modern-day great, takes the armband. A fearless choice.

Livewire half-backs: Gibson-Park & Russell

9. Jamison Gibson-Park
10. Finn Russell

Gone are the days of conservative Lions 9-10 combos. Biggar’s gone full jazz here. Gibson-Park brings the zip, and Russell… well, Russell brings the flair. The Scotland maestro’s creativity earns him the No.10 jersey over Biggar himself – no ego here.

Fire on the flanks: Lowe & Kinghorn

11. James Lowe
14. Blair Kinghorn

Two versatile Scots fill the wing slots, with Kinghorn’s blend of size and speed complementing Lowe’s relentless work rate and booming left boot. Biggar clearly values adaptability out wide – and a bit of flair never hurts.

Caledonian connection in midfield: Tuipulotu & Jones

12. Sione Tuipulotu
13. Huw Jones

The Glasgow Warriors pairing have formed one of the deadliest centre combos in rugby, and Biggar’s kept them together. It’s a bold call, but one based on form and synergy rather than reputation alone.

Rock-solid fullback: Hugo Keenan

15. Hugo Keenan

No surprise here – Keenan has been Ireland’s Mr Consistent, and Biggar trusts him to be the safety net at the back. His positioning, aerial ability and counter-attacks make him a nailed-on pick.

The bench: a mix of muscle and mischief

Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Zander Fagerson, Ollie Chessum, Ben Earl, Jac Morgan, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith

It’s a stacked bench with serious impact. Genge and Fagerson bring brute force, while Earl and Morgan cover the back row with pace and punch. Marcus Smith adds some stardust, and Mitchell offers serious tempo at scrum-half.

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