Jim Thompson speaks exclusively to Black and Red Radio about the latest state of play regarding his comeback from a minor knee injury. Click here to listen to the interview.

The skilful full-back also gives us his verdict on last week’s special tribute evening dedicated to his late grandfather, Bill McLaren, and also sheds some light on his other sporting passion – horseracing.

The son of Channel 4 Racing presenter Derek Thompson, Jim gives us some tips and also talks about his affinity with the ‘sport of kings’.

Come and watch Edinburgh march towards the play-offs on 26 March (kick off 7.30pm) when Friday night rugby returns to EH12. Scarlets are the next obstacle in the path of Rob Moffat’s Black and Red Army and Edinburgh will aiming to replicate the thrilling five try demolition of Ospreys. Call 0131 346 5180 for tickets – it is the perfect way to start the weekend.