D'Arcy Rae

Front-row graft defines the game of D'Arcy Rae, a Scotland-qualified prop plying his trade with Edinburgh Rugby. Born on 21 December 1994, Rae is a powerful, durable forward whose value is rooted in the scrum and the close-quarters exchanges where the tight five earns its keep. He is more than a set-piece specialist, however — an active presence around the field, he carries strongly into contact and gets through his share of defensive work, helping to generate forward momentum in the loose. A product of the Scottish system, he has earned recognition within the national set-up and brings the physical edge of a seasoned campaigner to the Edinburgh pack. The demands of his position reward consistency and resilience, and Rae's reliability in the scrum has made him a dependable selection through the grind of league and European competition. As one of the more experienced forwards in the squad, he offers both a steady set-piece platform and the kind of uncompromising physicality that underpins a competitive pack.