Shaun Gunn
Scottish rugby union player
Shaun Gunn (born 29 June 1998) is a Scottish rugby union player who most recently played for Edinburgh Rugby in the United Rugby Championship. Gunn's primary position is prop.
Rugby Union career
Professional career
Gunn signed for Edinburgh academy in June 2020. He made his Pro14 debut in the rearranged Round 7 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against the Dragons, coming on as a replacement.
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