PICKERING BACK WITH MONARCHS

EDINBURGH have delivered supporters the festive present they were all hoping for – the news that skipper Josh Pickering is returning to the club next season.

The all-action Australian had indicated at the end of the 2023 campaign that he would be calling time on his involvement at Cab Direct Championship level in order to pursue ambitions on the continent.

However, his circumstances have changed, and he has now agreed terms to return for a seventh season with the Monarchs.

Club chairman Alex Harkess said: “Our supporters are looking for a boost at Christmas, and this news will give them just that.”