Rob Carmichael

Rob Carmichael fills a blindside flanker role for Edinburgh Rugby, where the English back-rower has built a reputation as a physical, disruptive presence. Born on 4 April 2003, he brings the abrasive edge that the position calls for, combining a strong work rate at the breakdown with robust defensive contribution. Carmichael's game is geared towards the collision areas. He looks to slow opposition ball at the ruck, compete for turnovers, and provide the kind of physicality that helps set a defensive line. As a blindside, his carrying in the tight channels and his presence in the maul add to the forward platform Edinburgh look to build from. At 23, he is still establishing himself within a competitive back-row group, working to turn flashes of disruptive impact into sustained, consistent performances. His developmental focus lies in adding reliability to his physical tools as he pushes for regular senior selection. For Edinburgh, Carmichael offers a young, combative forward whose appetite for the defensive grind gives the pack additional depth and bite in the contact areas.