Overview
- Edinburgh, which confirmed the deal Tuesday, has signed Crusaders scrum-half Louie Chapman on a two-year contract.
- The 25-year-old will relocate in the autumn after finishing the New Zealand NPC with Canterbury, and the move is subject to visa approval.
- He will compete for the No. 9 jersey with Ben Vellacott and 21-year-old Hector Patterson at Hive Stadium.
- He qualifies for Scotland through his Elgin-born grandmother, which could put him in the frame for selection if his club form stands out.
- Head coaches Sean Everitt and Rob Penney praised his control and team-first approach after seasons with Tasman, Canterbury and the Crusaders.