Venter Scores Century as Tuipulotu Faces Scarlets Return
Boan Venter has made history by becoming Edinburgh Rugby’s 46th centurion, marking his 100th appearance for the club. He joins a distinguished group of only seven props to reach this milestone, a list that includes legends like Allan Jacobsen and WP Nel.
Venter’s Achievement and Team Updates
This significant achievement coincides with the much-anticipated return of Mosese Tuipulotu. Tuipulotu will play his first match since last May after overcoming a knee injury. Edinburgh Rugby also sees the return of Scotland internationals Dylan Richardson and Marshall Sykes, who have recovered from their respective injuries. As exciting as this is for the team, other players will miss the match due to international duties.
Match Preview: Edinburgh vs. Scarlets
The match against the Scarlets is part of the URC ‘Origin Round.’ During this special occasion, players aim to honor their grassroots clubs by wearing specially designed socks, a tribute to the teams that helped develop their skills. Head Coach Sean Everitt expressed his pride in Venter’s achievement and highlighted the energizing effect of having key players return to the squad.
Team Lineup
For the fixture on Friday, February 27, which kicks off at 7:45 p.m. and is broadcast live on Premier Sports, the Edinburgh Rugby starting lineup is as follows:
| Position | Player | Club | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-back | Harry Paterson | Edinburgh Accies | 24 |
| Wing | Malelili Satala | Trentham RFC | 2 |
| Centre | James Lang | London Irish Amateurs | 87 |
| Centre | Mosese Tuipulotu | Greenock Wanderers RFC | 21 |
| Wing | Wes Goosen | Corstorphine Cougars | 68 |
| Fly-half | Ross Thompson | Stewarts Melville RFC | 36 |
| Scrum-half | Ben Vellacott | Barnstaple RFC | 88 |
| Prop | Boan Venter | Hoërskool De Aar | 99 |
| Hooker | Harri Morris | Melrose RFC | 15 |
| Prop | D’arcy Rae | Marr RFC | 32 |
| Lock | Marshall Sykes | Ayr RFC/Woodbridge | 89 |
| Lock | Glen Young | Jed-Forest RFC | 61 |
| Flanker | Ben Muncaster | North Berwick RFC | 54 |
| Flanker | Dylan Richardson | Kearnsey College | 7 |
| No. 8 | Magnus Bradbury (Captain) | Oban Lorne RFC | 146 |
Unavailable Players
Several players will miss the match against Scarlets due to injuries or international commitments, including:
- Charlie McCaig (knee)
- Rhys Litterick (achilles)
- Rob Carmichael (wrist)
- Luke Crosbie (hamstring)
- Sam Skinner (hamstring)
- Paddy Harrison (back)
- Conor McAlpine (hamstring)
- Matt Currie (hamstring)
- Liam McConnell (ribs)
- Paul Hill (shoulder)
- Others due to international selections
With all eyes on Hive Stadium, both fans and players anticipate an exciting match in the United Rugby Championship as Edinburgh prepares to honor their roots while showcasing their strength on the field.
