SA-born Scotland prop signs up for one more season at Edinburgh

South African-born Scottish international WP Nel has signed a one-year contract extension with his club Edinburgh.

Nel, 36, has signed a new one-year deal that will see the tighthead prop continue to play his trade in the Scottish capital for the 2023/24 season.

The former Cheetahs hard man has been on Edinburgh's books since 2012 and has played 186 games for the club. He has also played 54 Tests Tests for Scotland since making his debut in 2015.

The one-year extension is expected be Nel's final season in an impressive career, which has so far seen him make 345 professional appearances.

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"I'm really happy to have signed a new deal with Edinburgh Rugby. It’s a club that means so much to me and the city is home for me and my family. We love it here and plan to continue life here after rugby," Nel told Edinburgh's official website.

"My body still feels great, which was a massive factor in signing a new deal. I still feel like I can make an impact at the top level, so I want to do continue doing that for another season with a club that has backed me for over a decade of my career.

"Next year will probably be my last in professional rugby. If I can bring success to the team while providing leadership and advice to the younger props in the squad, then I can't think of a better way to go out.

"Rugby has given me so much in life. I might be one of the older guys but I'm still hugely competitive and know I can be one of the best in my position on any given day. It will be an honour to pull on the Edinburgh jersey for another season."

Really honored to be able to represent @EdinburghRugby for one more season!! https://t.co/LJPFelB0Cj

Nel began his rugby career at Durbanville-Belville Rugby Club