Melrose native Charlie Shiel scores crucial try in 1872 Cup win

Melrose born scrum-half Charlie Shiel scored his first try for Edinburgh at the weekend as the capital side lifted the 1872 Cup with a 30-15 win over Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield.

By Martyn Simpson

Published 26th Aug 2020, 10:23 BST

Updated 26th Aug 2020, 11:06 BST

Charlie Shiel (pictured in action for Scotland U19) came off the bench to score a crucial try for Edinburgh against Glasgow

Warriors held a 15-13 lead at half time but Edinburgh went in front after the break before Shiel put the game beyond them with a breakaway score.

Shiel, 22, was born in the Borders town and is the son of former Melrose and Borders Reivers player Graham Shiel and grandson of former Scotland international and British & Irish Lion Dougie Morgan.