PICKERING BACK FOR MONARCHS

EDINBURGH have announced the return of thrill-maker Josh Pickering for a sixth season with the club.

The Australian has increased his average in every year he has spent with the Monarchs and will start the 2023 campaign at No.1 – and he has also expressed relief that they are able to continue racing at Armadale.

Pickering said: “It is great that Monarchs will come to tapes next season. I am very happy to be back because it is a great club with great supporters.

“I will give it my all next season as I always do, and I am looking forward to it.

“The way I want my career to go is upwards, so I want to win some trophies with the Monarchs in 2023.”