Centre/wing Dave, recruited from Heriot's, has impressed Sean Lineen so much during the time he has been on a temporary contract to merit a full-time position for a further two years.

Sean said: "There's a lot of potential there with Dave, he's an exciting young talent.

"There are areas of his game that he still needs to work on but he's got pace, he's tough and we just need to fine tune a few things with him.

"I'm delighted to have a guy like him because he's a real threat, and again, he's a guy who works hard."

Heriot's and National Academy flanker Chris, a product of the prolific Howe of Fife/Bell Baxter High School youth set-up, has been handed a two-year professional contract having made his first start for the Warriors against Cardiff Blues almost two weeks ago.

Sean said of the youngster: "You look at the guy and speak to him and you know there is a real burning desire. There's a real intensity to his game.

"The Cardiff game was a bit of an eye-opener for him but he didn't shirk. He put the tackles in, he worked really hard and I know he'll get better. He's a young lad, he's really committed and he's really keen."