Edinburgh sign Derrick Appiah from Worcester Warriors on short-term loan

Edinburgh have announced the signing of prop Derrick Appiah from Worcester Warriors on short-term loan.

The 22-year-old will join the Myreside outfit ahead of the Pro 12 clash against Munster as Allan Dell and Simon Berghan return for international duty for the clash against Ireland in the Six Nations tournament.

Scotland back-row John Hardie will also be making a comeback for Edinburgh after recovering from a surgery which he underwent on ankle.

Interim head coach Duncan Hodge is confident of his team putting a spirited performance against Munster.

"We're looking forward to heading back to a packed house at Myreside on our return to league duties.

"Munster are an outfit heading to Edinburgh on fine form and with a chance of going top of the table, but we've also hit a fine vein of form in recent times which gives us a lot of confidence going into the game.

"We've got a good blend of youth and experience throughout the squad - with a lot of settled-looking combinations - and a team who will want to play an up-tempo and attacking brand of rugby."

Munster will be aiming to reach the top of the table when they take on the 10th placed Edinburgh on Friday at Myreside.