Beard and Bezuidenhout extend capital terms

Beard (centre) has made 13 appearances for the club since he arrived from ITM Cup side Bay of Plenty in November last year.

He has steadily worked his way into squad contention and scored his first and only try for the club in the home win over Ospreys at Meggetland in February.

Edinburgh Rugby head coach Alan Solomons said: "This is very good news for the club. Sam's a good bloke, a good team man and has fitted in very well here.

"He [Beard] has got very good feet and has a good natural feel for the game.

"I think he has the potential to play a big part in our squad in the coming seasons."

Bezuidenhout arrived on a four-month trial midway through the season, straight from an unbeaten Currie Cup championship-winning season with the Pumas, in which he was the tournament's top points scorer.

Since making his debut as a replacement in the home Heineken Cup win over Perpignan, his athleticism, versatility and deadly boot from distance have made him a welcome addition to squad depth, scoring 51 points in his 12 appearances at full-back and stand-off.

Solmons added: "Carl's versatility offers a great deal to us. He is equally comfortable at fly half, full-back and wing, and is an outstanding kicker, from hand and off the floor.

"He's endured a tough couple of months, having joined straight from a strenuous Currie Cup winning season, and I feel that he deserves this opportunity to prepare appropriately and play a full season in order to show what he can do."

Edinburgh Rugby supporters will be able to cheer on the team in their home fixtures as part of the newly launched Season Ticket.

Fifteen matches - eleven PRO12 league games and the three home tie European Rugby Challenge Cup games, plus the pre-season friendly against the Tigers, are included in the season ticket offer. Prices range from £225 for a reserved adult ticket to £50 for a roving under-18. Deals for senior citizens, students, young people (aged 18-21) and families are also available and payment can be made by instalments.

For further information and to purchase a season ticket online, go to edinburghrugby.org/season-tickets.