Army training pushed Edinburgh's limits, says Ben Vellacott

The capital club’s players were put through their paces during a training session that pushed them to their physical and psychological limits.

2 Scots' physical training instructor, Sergeant John Fleming, was joined by three of his team to deliver the session, which included carrying heavy logs, dummies and jerry cans in the area in and around Arthur's Seat in the capital/ 

Edinburgh scum-half Ben Vellacott said: “We’re used to hard training and know we need to be at the top of our game, particularly when approaching a new season.

The Edinburgh squad are put through their paces (Image: Grayling)

"Training with the Scots soldiers was the definition of intense and really pushed us to our limits mentally and physically.

"It was a great way to train differently, and I know we all benefited from it.”

Mark Robertson, the club's head of strength and conditioning, added: “It was refreshing to see the players outside of their usual training comfort zones, being pushed to their physical limits. 

“These players are tough and resilient, but it’s always good to keep them on their toes and engage them in new activities to keep them up to their high standards.

"We have no doubt that this training with a difference will help boost our teams fitness and morale as we approach the new season.”