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Webster confirms Edinburgh departure
ESPNscrum Staff
March 13, 2012
Scotland wing Simon Webster, January 23 2008
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Former Scotland international winger Simon Webster has left Edinburgh by mutual consent.

The 31-year-old, whose contract was due to expire at the end of the season, has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons and seen limited playing time this term and the capital club have now announced his departure. Webster's Edinburgh career began under Frank Hadden in 2002 and, in 10 seasons, he made 127 appearances, scoring 34 tries, while in 37 Scotland appearances between 2003 and 2009 he scored eight tries.

Following two seasons of absence with an Achilles problem, Webster returned to full fitness in September but has been unable to dislodge prolific Tim Visser and Scotland international Lee Jones.

Webster said: "I'd like to thank everyone at Edinburgh Rugby for their support over the past 10 years. I've had a fantastic time playing for the club and representing Scotland on the world stage - experiences I will never forget.

"It's been a tough year for me having finally got myself fit but unable to secure first team action and I felt that the timing was right for me to leave the club and seek out new playing opportunities."

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