World Cup doubt over Gilchrist

26 February 2015The Edinburgh forward was named the Dark Blues skipper ahead of the autumn internationals with Argentina, New Zealand and Tonga.

But before he could lead out his country, the 24-year-old suffered a broken forearm in October's European Challenge Cup clash with Lyon.

The Gunners vice-captain has not played since after twice being forced to undergo surgery.

Now Edinburgh have confirmed his campaign is over, leaving Gilchrist with little time to prove his form and fitness ahead of September's World Cup kick-off.

In a statement, the capital club said: " Lock an…