Triple try No 8 Mo Batiuluna took man-of-the-match honours as Leith Rugby began their home campaign in Division Two of the East Regional Leagues with a 50-14 win over Royal High to follow up an opening day success at Penicuik.

Mo is one of four Fijians with contacts in the military currently playing for Leith and another, second row Josese Rokotakala (pictured) has been quick to make his mark in a debut season.

Coaching the Academy Park outfit this season is Alex McCutcheon, who said: “Leith Rugby want to be a team respected across Scottish rugby and my philosophy is based on the team being the best at the things that require no talent, ie, effort, honesty and togetherness.”

Other new faces include Scott Lawson and Nicholas Bergeron.

McCutcheon added: “I want to see Leith Rugby embedde

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