Thursday 16 November 2017 13:57, UK
Edinburgh have signed South African back Jaco van der Walt on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
The 23-year-old former Lions star will join the squad before they set-off for Bloemfontein and will be available for selection for the PRO14 game against Toyota Cheetahs on November 24.
Van der Walt, who can play fly-half or full-back, progressed through the Golden Lions academy and was subsequently selected in the South African Schools squad following impressive form for the Johannesburg-based side.
The playmaker made his first-team debut for the Golden Lions during the opening match of the 2014 season and has since gone on to make 33 appearances for the 2015 Currie Cup winners, scoring 147 points in the process.
Van der Walt made his Super Rugby debut for the Emirates Lions in 2015 and went on to make 22 appearances for the Ellis Park outfit, playing a major role in helping the side reach this year's Super Rugby final.
Edinburgh Head Coach, Richard Cockerill, said: "Jaco is a skilful young player who is equally adept at stand-off or fullback. He's an excellent goal kicker and will provide cover in key areas for us. We're delighted that he's chosen to be part of what we're building here at Edinburgh."
