AFTER BEING DEEMED surplus to requirements at Edinburgh, out-half Duncan Weir has signed a one-year deal with Worcester Warriors ahead of the 2018/19 season.
With Richard Cockerill deciding to ‘remodel the playing roster’ at Murrayfield, Weir was among a number of players told they could leave the club, with the 27-time capped Scottish international now heading to the Aviva Premiership.
He becomes Worcester’s 10th signing for next season and joins Scottish scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne in heading for the exit door at Edinburgh, while fellow international Cornell du Preez is also leaving for Sixways.
After starting his career with Glasgow Warriors, Weir moved to Edinburgh in 2016 and has played 30 times for the Pro14 side over the last two seasons.
“I am extremely excited to be moving to Sixways this summer to be part of a very talented squad,” he said.
“Warriors have shown this season that they can beat any team on their day and I am looking forward to working hard to help the club have a successful 2018/19 campaign.”
Weir had been expected to complete a loan move to Worcester earlier this season but was then required by Edinburgh as cover during the Six Nations period.
Warriors director of rugby, Alan Solomons, added: “We are delighted that Duncan has signed for the club as he is a top-class player who possesses experience at the highest level in the game.
“He will provide us with another outstanding option at fly-half as we continue to build an exciting squad ahead of the 2018/19 season and we look forward to welcoming him to the club.”
Worcester, who are 11th in the Premiership having won six of their 19 games, have appointed Rory Duncan as their new coach for next year, while former Ulster head coach Neil Doak will join his backroom staff as attacks and backs coach.
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Cockerill is doing a good job but I can’t understand getting rid of a solid Scottish qualified player like Weir
@Peter Brophy:
Not only that but he is offloading 16 players in total.
More than the dead wood I would suggest
@Peter Brophy: Weir isn’t going to get Edinburgh to the next level. He’s a mid table Pro14 flyhalf. Hickey is a guy with great pedigree who might help them push on. Cockerill’s done a great job turning them around this season and deserve’s the chance to bring in a few of his guys and clear out those who don’t fit his plan.