Scottish rugby is set for its most significant player movement in years as national team captain Jamie Ritchie prepares to cross the fierce Edinburgh-Glasgow divide in a blockbuster transfer that will reshape both clubs.
Captain's Shock Move
The 27-year-old flanker, who has led Scotland since 2022, is expected to complete his switch from Edinburgh to Glasgow Warriors ahead of the 2024-25 season. This represents one of the highest-profile moves between the two rival clubs in recent memory.
Double Trouble for Glasgow Defence
Ritchie won't be the only star making the journey along the M8. Scotland's record try-scorer Duhan van der Merwe and powerhouse prop Zander Fagerson are also understood to be joining the exodus to Glasgow, creating a formidable reinforcement for the Warriors' squad.
The triple transfer marks a significant power shift in Scottish professional rugby, with Glasgow securing three of the national team's most influential players in one sweeping move.
What This Means for Scottish Rugby
- Leadership boost: Ritchie brings captaincy experience and world-class breakdown skills
- Try-scoring threat: Van der Merwe adds lethal finishing ability out wide
- Scrum dominance: Fagerson provides set-piece stability and ball-carrying power
- Rivalry intensified: The moves will add extra spice to the 1872 Cup derbies
While official announcements are yet to be made, sources close to both clubs confirm the transfers are at an advanced stage, setting the stage for a transformed Scottish rugby landscape next season.
