The Scottish region, who return to the EPCR Challenge Cup next season, were drawn into Pool 3 and will come up against ASM Clermont Auvergne, Castres Olympique, Gloucester Rugby, Scarlets and a soon-to-be-confirmed invited club.

Diamond teed up several of the potential encounters – exact fixtures are set to be announced in due course – including a re-run of the 2015 Challenge Cup final, which Gloucester won 19-13 at Twickenham Stoop.

“There is always a special aura surrounding European fixtures, so it’s brilliant to find out our potential EPCR Challenge Cup opponents, with some huge matches to come in 2023/24,” he told Edinburgh’s website.

“Clermont are one of French rugby’s more storied and famous teams who possess a ferocious home support, while Castres are of course a side we know well having beaten them both home and away in last season’s Champions Cup.

“Gloucester has a huge amount of history in both European competitions with that clash set to be a rematch of the club’s 2015 Challenge Cup Final.

“Scarlets are a team we are really familiar with from the URC while we wait to see who ‘Invitee 2’ are, adding to the overall anticipation surrounding the tournament.

“With pre-season in full swing and our European opponents confirmed, there is now a real feeling of excitement as we build up to another massive season.”

Edinburgh Rugby Lead Rugby Consultant Steve Diamond hailed the unique feeling the EPCR pool draw brings following Wednesday’s event.