Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt says the club have opened contract discussions with Duhan van der Merwe in an effort to keep him at the club.

The prolific winger’s existing deal is due to expire at the end of the season and a number of French clubs are reportedly interested in signing Scotland’s record try-scorer.

Everitt would not be drawn on any potential interest in Van der Merwe, and would like to British and Irish Lion cap, 29, to commit his future to the capital club.

“We want to keep Duhan in Scotland if we can,” Everitt said.

“He’s got a business here in Scotland. We desperately do want to keep him here, so we’ll do the best we can.

“We’re in the process of contracting for season 2025-2026 at the moment. We’ll cross that bridge when it comes to it.”