Grayson Hart to leave Edinburgh for Pro 12 rivals Glasgow

Grayson Hart has agreed to leave Edinburgh for Pro12 rivals Glasgow this summer.

The New Zealand-born scrum-half, capped three times by Scotland, has signed a two-year contract with the Warriors.

Hart joined Edinburgh from Super Rugby's New South Wales Waratahs in 2013 and has since made 24 appearances for the club.

He said: "I'm really looking forward to working with Gregor Townsend and the other coaches at Scotstoun next season and competing for my place in the team.

"I've enjoyed the last couple of years in Edinburgh, but this is a new challenge for me, working with a different group of boys. I like the way Glasgow play and I feel their style of rugby will really suit my game.  

"This is a great opportunity for me to continue to develop and improve as a rugby player in what looks like a great environment to be a part of.

"I'm excited about moving through to Glasgow in the summer, but at the moment I'm fully focused on trying to help Edinburgh finish in the top six."

Head coach Gregor Townsend said: "I was really impressed with Grayson when I first saw him when he was with the Waratahs in 2011/12.

"The following year we were in discussions with him about signing with the Warriors but he stayed in Australia, before moving to Edinburgh the following year.

"He's a scrum-half with a wide range of skills and I believe he will bring something different to our squad next season, competing with Henry (Pyrgos) and the other scrum-halves for the number nine jersey.

"He is in great physical shape, plays rugby with his head up and has a very good passing game. He will be another excellent addition to our group and I believe he will continue to improve within our environment."