Garvie hopeful 'deal can be done'
Former Edinburgh director Graham Garvie believes his offer to save Border Reivers will be accepted by the Scottish Rugby Union.
Friday's planned Murrayfield protest against the Magners League club's closure has been cancelled, with Garvie optimistic of an agreement in principle before a meeting of Scottish clubs takes place in Edinburgh.
Encouraged by SRU president Andy Irvine confirming any offer will be judged on its merits, Garvie - head of the Border Reivers Action Group - said: "Andy has thrown a huge lifeline to the Reivers. Fortunately our business plan doesn't require a penny from the SRU, so it looks very much like a deal can be done."
Garvie added: "We hope to have our deal concluded by Thursday evening before the meeting of the Scottish clubs in Edinburgh.
"Now that Andy has agreed to consider our bid it could be a win/win situation for everybody.
"The Borders stays in the pro-rugby business, the SRU saves money, Scotland's three places in the Magners League are secured, the European dimension is clarified and the Scottish rugby fraternity gets some good news to cheer about."
