Edinburgh name Grant as captain Edinburgh's openside flanker Roddy Grant says he is "honoured" to be named as the club's new captain.
Lineen positive on surgery pair Glasgow Warriors coach Sean Lineen insists he is optimistic about Johnnie Beattie and James Eddie, who will both undergo shoulder surgery this week.
Scots learn Magners League draw Glasgow Warriors host Leinster and Edinburgh travel to Cardiff on the opening day of the new season.
Pirates take on Currie in opener Defending champions Cornish Pirates open their 2010/11 British & Irish Cup campaign away at Scottish side Currie.
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