Scottish RU ‘dismayed’ as Patterson departs Edinburgh

THE Scottish Rugby Union have demanded answers from Edinburgh after Scotland full-back Chris Paterson was allowed to leave the club and join Gloucester.

The 29-year-old’s reasons for moving have not been revealed, however his exit comes at a time when Edinburgh are involved in a bitter dispute with the SRU over match fees which appears set to be fought out in court.

Paterson was one of a dozen Edinburgh players refused permission by the Magners League club to attend Scotland training earlier this month.