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- ↑ "Scotland starts return for BT Murrayfield farewell". Edinburgh Rugby. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ↑ "Ulster snatch victory at Edinburgh in 10-try thriller". Pro14. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ↑ "Harri Morris joins Doncaster on season-long loan from Edinburgh". 9 June 2023.
- ↑ "Emerging Scotland draw positives from Italy Under-23s defeat". 14 December 2024.
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