Jamie Ritchie is to leave Edinburgh for French Top 14 side Perpignan at the end of season, with the Scotland back-row saying he is ready for a "new challenge".

After losing the captaincy following the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Ritchie was in and out of the team last year before a stellar showing in the autumn.

Jamie Ritchie hoping form can earn Scotland spot after overcoming captaincy blow - The back-row forward lost the armband and his place in the starting line-up last year.

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Jamie Ritchie ... as I can.” Ritchie believes his form has been strong enough in recent months to ensure he is under consideration for a starting place in Scotland’s back-row as they prepare ...