Professional Career
After leaving Merchiston Castle School he signed a professional contract with English Premiership team Newcastle Falcons in the summer of 2002. However, after two years as understudy to Jonny Wilkinson at the Newcastle Falcons he moved to Pro 12 (then the Magners League) team Edinburgh Rugby (then the Edinburgh Gunners) in the summer of 2004. Godman established himself as first choice fly-half at Edinburgh Rugby and remained so until tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in training with Edinburgh in September 2010. After missing the remainder of 2010 and the majority of 2011, as a result of the injury, Godman found opportunities restricted as new coach Michael Bradley looked to make wholesale changes to the Edinburgh Rugby squad. In May 2012 he left Edinburgh Rugby for RFU Championship team London Scottish F.C.. He will rejoin Newcastle Falcons for the 2013/14 season.
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