Glen Young

One of the more experienced forwards in the Edinburgh Rugby pack, Glen Young was born on 4 November 1994 and has earned international recognition with Scotland. A powerful, abrasive forward, he is known for his hard tackling, disruptive work at the breakdown and a strong presence in the lineout, where his height and timing make him a genuine asset at the set piece. Young's contribution is built on the unglamorous fundamentals: securing restart and lineout ball, hitting rucks with intent and shouldering a heavy defensive workload. That reliability has made him a regular fixture in Edinburgh's forward unit and a forward trusted to deliver the dirty work week in, week out. His selection for Scotland underlines the standards he has reached in the professional game. As a senior figure, Young offers leadership and physical edge, providing the kind of grit and turnover threat that anchors a defensive framework. For Edinburgh he remains a dependable engine-room forward, combining set-piece value with the relentless effort that defines an effective back-five operator.