Sam Skinner

Sam Skinner is a Scotland international forward who plies his trade for Edinburgh Rugby. Born on 31 January 1995, the 30-year-old has built a career around versatility across the second and back row, where his height makes him a primary lineout option and his work ethic suits close-quarter exchanges. Skinner has been part of multiple Six Nations squads and was selected for the Scotland squad at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. His ability to switch between lock and blindside flanker has made him a useful selection for both club and country, particularly in matches requiring an extra lineout target without losing back-row mobility. At Edinburgh, he is part of a forward pack that prides itself on physicality at the breakdown, and his profile aligns with the unit's defensive identity. With more than a decade of senior rugby behind him, including a stint in the English Premiership earlier in his career, Skinner brings experience to a Scottish franchise increasingly built around a core of nationally capped forwards.