Edinburgh take Hugh Blake and Jade Te Rure on trial

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Image caption, Hugh Blake was previously with Otago but has Scottish grandparents

South African flanker Hugh Blake and Kiwi fly-half Jade Te Rure have joined Edinburgh on trial.

The Pro12 club say the pair will be with them for three to four months.

Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons said: "Hugh is a promising young open-side flanker who already has experience of Super Rugby.

"Jade played an integral part in Manawatu's recent ITM Cup success. He's a talented player and a good goal kicker."

Blake, who has Scottish grandparents, began his career with Pirongia in Waikato and played in the IRB Junior World Cup in South Africa.

The 22-year-old has been with Otago since 2011 and was also part of the Highlanders squad in 2013.

New Zealander Te Rure, a 21-year-old who has an Edinburgh-born grandmother, played at under-20 level in the IRB Junior World Cup in France.