Scotland kicker Chris Paterson has agreed a new two-year contract with hometown club Edinburgh.
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Chris Paterson celebrated the opportunity to become Scotland's first Test centurion by agreeing a new two-year contract at Edinburgh.
The 31-year-old full-back, who will earn his 100th cap in Saturday's RBS Six Nations game in Wales, had no hesitation in extending his stay at his hometown club.
Paterson, who rejoined Edinburgh from Gloucester in the summer of 2008, said: "I'm delighted to have signed a new contract.
"Since I returned two years ago, I feel I have improved hugely as a player and I'm as happy as I've ever been as a professional."
Paterson has now set his sights on winning some silverware after helping the club finish second in the Magners League last year.
"Winning a trophy is a goal for everybody in the squad and the club," he said. "We need to cement our progress with a trophy.
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"Everyone can see the progress we have made and how hard we compete. We finished second last year and this season we are targeting a place in the play-offs with the aim of going all the way.
"It is all about improving and delivering and I'm excited about the future at Edinburgh."
Head coach Rob Moffat underlined the fact Paterson had more to offer than just his kicking accuracy.
"Everyone knows that Chris is a world-class goal-kicker, but he is also an excellent rugby player," he said.
"There is a lot that Chris brings to the table and, in the absence of Mike Blair and Ally Hogg, he has captained the team very well and he has led by example.
"The way he conducts himself in training and the consistency of his performances have been a real asset.
"He continues to be a very influential player for Edinburgh and I believe that there is plenty of rugby left in Chris.
"The way he goes about his business sets an example to the rest of the squad. The way he trains and the way he applies himself is first class."
