Edinburgh edged out by Emirates Lions in South Africa despite monster drop goal
Edinburgh were squeezed out in South Africa, losing 15-9 to the Emirates Lions in the altitude of Johannesburg.
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Edinburgh Rugby in South Africa: Big beasts return and ball will fly as Blair bids to tame Lions
Edinburgh enter the Lions’ den in Johannesburg on Saturday and have drafted in a few big beasts of their own as they seek to end their South African mini-tour with a second victory.
WP Nel one of four Scotland internationals to join Edinburgh ahead of Lions clash
South African-born prop WP Nel is one of four Scotland internationals set to join Edinburgh as they gear for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions in Johannesburg.
Sharks v Edinburgh: Freddie Owsley selection adds intrigue as 'huge challenge' awaits in South Africa
Mike Blair has conjured up some inspired performances from his Edinburgh side already this season, but the head coach is aware that something verging on the miraculous may well be required if they are to beat the Sharks in Durban this afternoon.
Edinburgh must bounce back for two massive matches in South Africa, says Boan Venter
However, the prop admitted yesterday that the two forthcoming games in his native South Africa – against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday and then the Lions in Johannesburg seven days later – are “massive” for his team as they try to get back into the top four of the URC.
Allan Massie: Finn Russell can still have major Scotland contribution - but Gregor Townsend has never lacked boldness
In my time Scotland has had a fair number of good fly-halves, but only three whom one would call great: John Rutherford, Gregor Townsend and Finn Russell.
Nick Haining adds to Scotland injury woes as Edinburgh coach hails eight-try win over Connacht
Nick Haining has been ruled out of Scotland’s match against Italy with a shoulder injury, adding to the national side’s back row woes ahead of the fourth round of the Six Nations.
Edinburgh 56-8 Connacht: Blair Kinghorn stakes claim for Scotland jersey in emphatic return to winning ways
Blair Kinghorn staked his claim for a starting place in Scotland’s Six Nations match in Italy by piloting Edinburgh to a 56-8 victory over Connacht.