Edinburgh trio sign new contracts
Jack Cuthbert is one of three players to have signed a two-year contract extension
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Scotland internationals Tom Brown, Jack Cuthberth and Dougie Fife have signed two-year contract extensions with Edinburgh.
The announcement comes shortly after fellow internationals David Denton, Alasdair Dickinson, Ross Ford, Grant Gilchrist, Matt Scott and Greig Tonks in signing up for next season.
"Attracting and retaining quality Scottish players is absolutely critical for us, and is central to our vision, so it's fantastic news for the club that these three have re-signed," head coach Alan Solomons said.
Utility back Cuthbert has made 23 appearances since joining Edinburgh from Bath at the start of the season.
"I think the club is going in a good direction and it's great to be part of a team that's so young and so eager to keep improving," he said.
"We've got a really good group here and I think we're building something special.
"It's just going to take a bit more grit, with some tough months to come as we look to take the club in a positive direction."
Winger Fife made his Scotland debut against Wales in the Six Nations, scoring five tries in seven matches for Edinburgh before his season was ended by a hand injury.
The 23-year-old added: "As a local boy from Edinburgh I get a real buzz when I play for the club. It's a huge honour to play for your local team, a team that I've watched since I was at school.
"Every year this club has helped me develop so much, and I feel that the coaches we have will help me take another step forward in the coming season.
"There's a real family vibe among the squad, we're all mates at and outside of rugby, and that helps because you're out there playing for each other, you really dig deep."
Brown reached his 50th appearance for Edinburgh earlier this year having made his debut in 2010.
The 24-year-old played in Scotland's historic away win in Australia in 2012.
"I'm from Edinburgh and this is where I've always wanted to play so I'm delighted to be staying on," he said.
"I've been really happy at the club and I really like the way that we're playing. The coaches have brought a really good structure to our game."
