Just reading about Rory Best announcing he'll retire after the world cup. What are the chances of John going to Japan and not coming back to play for Edinburgh? I Think it would be fair to say John Barclay's move to Edinburgh was about getting the then Scotland captain playing in Scotland before the RWC rather than Edinburgh's need.
Our back row options next year:
Barclay (RWC)
Bradbury (Likely RWC)
Crosbie
Douglas (temp/2nd row option)
Haining
Mata (RWC)
Miller
Richie (Possibly RWC)
Watson (RWC)
We look very thin during the RWC, (especially if Toolis and Gilchrist both go, leaving us with only 3 locks, one of whom ((Carmichael))is coming back from knee surgery). However on returning, we have an embarrassment of riches in the back row, even once Murray Douglas heads home for super rugby.
John turns 33 a few days after our first game in Japan against Ireland. I wouldn't be surprised if Glasgow in two weeks is his last Edinburgh appearance. I don't want it to be the case and i hope he finishes the season.