Postpublished at 14:05 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2023
Edinburgh 27-7 Castres
Things are not looking good for Edinburgh as Javan Sebastian is down after the restart.
Bouzerand races clear to score in opening minutes for visitors, who have Cocagi red-carded
Edinburgh respond with Goosen, Van Der Merwe (2), Price & Currie tries & Healy penalty
Benedittis & Nakawara cross to reduce deficit to 13 points
Edinburgh opened with loss to Clermont
Castres thumped Scarlets last weekend
Eve McTiernan
Edinburgh 27-7 Castres
Things are not looking good for Edinburgh as Javan Sebastian is down after the restart.
Edinburgh 27-7 Castres
Castres get the second half under way.
HT: Edinburgh 27-7 Castres
John Barclay
Former Scotland captain on Viaplay
It's been interesting. It's been complete and utter domination, a proper demolition job in almost every aspect.
The hosts get the final say on the opening half and what a half it has been.
Edinburgh definitely have redeemed themselves after last week's performance with that high intensity, flying first half.
Just the performance you want in front of a home crowd.
Matt Currie
Edinburgh are putting on a show today!
Matt Currie gets his first try for Edinburgh as well after receiving a brilliant pass from Ben Healy.
Healy has found his rhythm to add the extras again.
Ali Price
Off the back of the scrum, Ali Price spots the gap and throws a dummy to go crashing over the line.
His first in an Edinburgh shirt.
Ben Healy adds the extras to give his side a comfortable 13 point lead.
Edinburgh 13-7 Castres
Castres make a swap to complete the scrum.
Abraham Papalii goes off to make room for Wilfrid Hounkpatin.
Edinburgh 13-7 Castres
After repeated infringements at the scrum, Castres prop Aurélien Azar sees yellow.
Edinburgh 13-7 Castres
Castres give another penalty away at the scrum... surely Adam Jones will be thinking about a card now
Edinburgh 13-7 Castres
Edinburgh are on the front foot yet again.
Edinburgh 13-7 Castres
The home crowd are delighted as Edinburgh are awarded yet another penalty at the scrum.
Ben Healy
The kick is good! Ben Healy's kick sails between the uprights to extend their lead.
Edinburgh 10-7 Castres
Their attack is cut short as Adam Jones awards the Scots with a penalty.
Ben Healy lines up the kick.
Edinburgh 10-7 Castres
Castres are on the hunt now, trying to find the gap in the Edinburgh defence.
Duhan van der Merwe
What a pass from Ben Healy over to Duhan Van der Merwe!
After sustained pressure the hosts get over the line to take the lead.
Ben Healy once again can't find the extras.
Edinburgh 5-7 Castres
Edinburgh are hungry for their second score but referee Adam Jones called them back for a penalty.
Edinburgh 5-7 Castres
Harry Paterson will not be returning to the pitch. Darcy Graham will be continuing much to the delight of the home crowds.
Edinburgh 5-7 Castres
Penalty at the scrum against the hosts. Castres really putting them under pressure this afternoon.
Edinburgh 5-7 Castres
Castres will not be happy with this.
A nasty high tackle from Adrea Cocagi on Harry Paterson means he is shown red. Castres down to 14 for the rest of the game.
I don't think he can have too many complaints to be honest.
Paterson is off for an HIA, and Darcy Graham comes on to make his return from injury.
Edinburgh 5-7 Castres
Castres scramble back to fight off the Edinburgh attack. Brilliant first half so far.