Edinburgh add English stand-off Grayson for next season
Edinburgh have continued their recruitment drive by adding English stand-off James Grayson from Japan Rugby League One team Mitsubishi Dynaboars. The 27-year-old has signed a one-year contract with the URC club. Grayson, who can play full-back or at 10, made almost 100 appearances for boyhood club Northampton Saints before a move to Japan in 2023.
He departs Mitsubishi Dynaboars have played 48 games and scored 294 points. "I'm delighted to have signed with Edinburgh for next season," said Grayson. "After three years overseas, the time feels right to return closer to home and the opportunity to play in the URC was a big factor in my decision.
"It's also a special moment for me and my family – my great granny was a very proud Scottish lady and I know she would have been delighted to see me make this move. " The fly-half, son of former England World Cup winner and British and Irish Lion Paul Grayson, is Edinburgh's fifth new signing after Riley Higgins, Louie Chapman, Geordie Gwynn and Alec Hepburn. "We're really pleased to add James to the group," said head coach Sean Everitt.
"He's an impressive player - someone who reads the game well and brings a real quality with the boot, both from hand and at goal. "He's played a huge amount of rugby at a high level. He'll come in and challenge for the 10 jersey and that competition for places will be good for the squad.
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