DARCY Graham has pencilled in the game against Ulster next month for his long-awaited comeback.
The Hawick man has had an ongoing issue with a knee injury for almost a year but played through the pain during the Rugby World Cup.
His last appearance was in Scotland’s defeat to Ireland on October 7.
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While on pundit duties during Edinburgh’s game against Connacht on Saturday, he was asked about his recovery and replied: "It's coming along really good, I was running on Friday and I'm aiming for the Ulster game in round seven to get back.
"It's been an ongoing issue now for almost 11 months with my knee and after the World Cup I just needed to get it sorted.
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"I've been in a bit of pain for the past year but I've just cracked on with it but I'd had enough and just needed to get it sorted out.
"It's good that it's sorted now so I can get back playing with the boys. It feels ages since I've been playing."
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