Each side have added to their squads forward of the brand new season, with vital departures from each golf equipment too.
Adam Hastings has returned to Glasgow, whereas Scotland prop Rory Sutherland has additionally signed, with the likes of George Turner, Ross Thompson – who has joined Edinburgh – and Oli Kebble departing Scotstoun.
“The massive Glasgow signing is Hastings,” Brown mentioned.
“When he left three years in the past, Adam was taking part in good rugby. He is had a extremely troublesome three years when it comes to damage at Gloucester, so it might be very nice now to see him settled and match.
“Rory Sutherland coming in will add an enormous quantity of high quality and expertise to that entrance row. There’s been quite a lot of high quality gone out the door, however that 30-man base continues to be actually, actually robust.”
Edinburgh’s battle to attain tries was typically partly attributed to an absence of creativity in midfield, not helped by a consistently altering back-line beset by accidents.
The additions of Mosese Tuipulotu – brother of Glasgow and Scotland stalwart Sione – and Matt Scott ought to supply a larger attacking risk, whereas Scotland quantity eight Magnus Bradbury has returned to the capital to switch Invoice Mata.
The return of Scotland wing Darcy Graham, again after an eight-month damage lay-off, may also present a carry.
“Darcy is a world star,” Paterson mentioned. “He is an absolute diamond, so that you need to see him play as a lot as doable.
“There’s high quality throughout that again three. Duhan van de Merwe, Emiliano Boffelli did not play so much final yr, Harry Patterson got here in and took his alternative with the nationwide workforce; Wes Gooson had a superb season final yr as nicely.
“I do suppose Edinburgh may very well be nicely suited to play a counter-attack fashion, forcing groups to kick after which bringing these back-three gamers into the sport.”
