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Fraser McKenzie

Fraser McKenzie is hanging up his boots after 15 years in the pro game. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Edinburgh Rugby

Fraser McKenzie announces retirement with immediate effect

16 April 2021 David Barnes 3

Edinburgh second-row has decided to call time on 15 year professional career on medical advice after a series of shoulder injuries …

Edinburgh Rugby
Edinburgh Rugby

Leinster v Edinburgh: Richard Cockerill makes two enforced changes

10 October 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Leinster v Edinburgh: Richard Cockerill makes two enforced changes

LEWIS Carmichael and Fraser McKenzie have been ruled out of the Edinburgh team to play Leinster tomorrow after being injured last week, while Matt Scott also misses out. There is some good news, however, as Duhan …

Stuart McInally
Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh reappoint Stuart McInally as captain

23 September 2019 Stuart Bathgate 1

Nic Groom and Henry Pyrgos to be vice-captains in Richard Cockerill’s squad …

Fraser McKenzie
Edinburgh Rugby

‘We are ready for three cup finals in three weeks,’ says Edinburgh’s Fraser McKenzie

12 February 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on ‘We are ready for three cup finals in three weeks,’ says Edinburgh’s Fraser McKenzie

Second-row believes back-to-back matches against the Dragons, the Blues and Benetton will be season-defining …

Fraser McKenzie
Edinburgh Rugby

Toulon v Edinburgh: Fraser McKenzie ready to push competition for places

6 January 2019 David Barnes 2

Second-row targets European role after returning from three months out with a knee injury …

Edinburgh Rugby

Edinburgh v Southern Kings: new contract for captain Fraser McKenzie

4 January 2019 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Edinburgh v Southern Kings: new contract for captain Fraser McKenzie

11 changes to team which defeated Warriors last weekend for PRO14 match at BT Murrayfield …

Richard Cockerill
Edinburgh Rugby

Richard Cockerill comfortable with how Edinburgh squad is shaping up for next season

21 November 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on Richard Cockerill comfortable with how Edinburgh squad is shaping up for next season

Around 22 players are out of contract at the end of the season, but coach’s focus is on Dragons this Sunday …

Edinburgh Rugby

PRO14: Cockerill puts positive spin on Edinburgh rotation for Leinster test

21 September 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on PRO14: Cockerill puts positive spin on Edinburgh rotation for Leinster test

Only six players remain from the team that began last week’s home win against Connacht …

Simon Hickey
Edinburgh Rugby

Cockerill urges Edinburgh to hit the ground running against Bath

16 August 2018 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off on Cockerill urges Edinburgh to hit the ground running against Bath

Edinburgh prepare to welcome Bath to Meggetland tonight in the first of their two pre-season friendlies …

Richard Cockerill and Fraser McKenzie in conversation during Edinburgh's clash with the Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth last December
Edinburgh Rugby

Cockerill on McKenzie: ‘He’s surprised me because when I first arrived I thought he might be one of the first blokes leaving.”

30 March 2018 David Barnes 5

FRASER MCKENZIE will make his 100th appearance for Edinburgh when he captians the European Challenge Cup quarter-final clash …

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