Summary

  • Goosen, Price (2) & Van der Merwe with tries for Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh go top of Pool 3

  1. Goodbye!published at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January

    FT: Vannes 25-29 Edinburgh

    Glasgow had to weather a late storm last night in freezing conditions against Racing 92, while Edinburgh had to scrap a youthful Vannes to leave with maximum points.

    In the end, both managed to bag try-scoring bonus points and go into the final round of European pool matches with wins. Not a bad weekend then.

    Scotland 2 France 0.

    Until next time!

  2. Everitt 'glad' Edinburgh could pull throughpublished at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January

    FT: Vannes 25-29 Edinburgh

    Winning Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt: "It was a tough game but I'm just glad we were able to pull through. There was good rugby from both sides so I hope the spectators enjoyed it.

    "The scrums can be frustrating because we do have a good pack of forwards. We also know the French clubs have good packs and they take a lot of pride in their set piece.

    "We'll have a look at it. We have been very good in that area, but at the end of the day we got our four tries and that's important for the log."

    Sean EverittImage source, SNS
  3. Edinburgh breathe life into much-maligned attackpublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January

    FT: Vannes 25-29 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh's attacking threat has often been criticised since the departure of Mike Blair as coach, but today was a sign of life.

    There were times when it started to click and two of the first-half tries were excellent examples of how clinical their backline can be.

    Matt Currie and James Lang both acted as the playmakers, timing passes to perfection to find the flying Darcy Graham.

    Then, Ali Price's support lines paid off. He did it for years at Glasgow so it should be no surprise to see him pop up on that inside shoulder.

  4. Full-time Vannes 25-29 Edinburghpublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January

    It looked like the tide had turned against them, but Edinburgh managed to find that all important fourth try through Duhan van der Merwe, and then a Ross Thompson penalty that sealed it.

    It's a huge bonus point win on the road - just their second away win in 11 months - that gives their chances of qualification a huge boost.

    They host Georgian side Black Lion next weekend, another game they are expected to win, to secure progression.

  5. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Vannes 25-29 Edinburgh

    The referee calls maul as Luke Crosbie and Jamie Ritchie hold up the advancing Vannes forward... and they win the penalty!

    The player of the match is Vannes captain Joe Edwards, coincidentally. Unfortunately for his side, they have lost possession with 30 seconds left and it looks like it won't be their day.

  6. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Vannes 25-29 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh are turned over and Vannes will get one more chance to pierce the visiting defence. It's tense in Britanny, let me tell you.

  7. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Vannes 25-29 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh immediately concede a scrum penalty of their own and Jean Cotarmanac'h nudges it down to the 22m line.

    Vannes try the shove and find success. They're rampaging forward and getting closer to the Edinburgh line.

    This will require some stoic defending - or some luck! Vannes go off their feet at the ruck.

  8. Penalty Vannes 25-29 EDINBURGHpublished at 71 mins

    Ross Thompson

    That gives Edinburgh some breathing room.

    The visitors win a scrum penalty, with Boan Venter roaring his delight. It actually looked like Edinburgh were going backwards, but I'm no scrum expert.

    Anyway, Thompson is cool and puts it straight down the middle from the tee.

  9. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Vannes 25-26 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh are enjoying a decent spell on the edge of Vannes' 22m but the play is held up as Matteo Desjeux has taken a head knock.

    It was actually in a challenge with D'Arcy Rae and it's head-on-head but Rae was bent very low. It'll be an Edinburgh scrum.

  10. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Vannes 25-26 Edinburgh

    i should add, that Duhan van der Merwe's try was Edinburgh's fourth meaning they have secured at least a bonus point.

    Charlie Shiel and Mosese Tuipulotu are on as well, as is Hamish Watson is back on.

  11. try

    Try VANNES 25-26 Edinburghpublished at 65 mins

    Tani Vili

    What an introduction from Vili!

    He somehow wrestles away from D'Arcy Rae, bounces off a soft Luke Crosbie shoulder, and shrugs off Darcy Graham to score a brilliant solo effort.

    He's celebrating before he's even dotted down.

    Unfortunately for him, the conversion is missed and Edinburgh stay a point ahead.

  12. converted try

    Converted try Vannes 20-26 Edinburghpublished at 61 mins

    Vannes 20-24 Edinburgh

    Ross Thompson's first act is to put a cross-kick into Duhan van der Merwe's breadbasket and the big man holds off two tackles to dot down.

    The winger takes a sore one, a stud to the Achilles, in the process. He should be okay.

    Thompson nudges the conversion over.

  13. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Vannes 20-19 Edinburgh

    Edinburgh's scrum has been under massive pressure but they've just won a huge scrum penalty against the head.

    Ross Thompson is on as well, as is Patrick Harrison.

    Edinburgh are suddenly on the march.

  14. Postpublished at 58 mins

    Vannes 20-19 Edinburgh

    Salesi Rayasi is on the rampage for Vannes, Edinburgh are struggling to contain him. However, they're able to turn the ball over and Ben Healy tries an audacious cross-kick in his own 22m.

    He finds Darcy Graham, who gets all the way to the halfway line before being brought down and knocking on.

  15. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Vannes 20-19 Edinburgh

    That's more like it from Ben Healy, a lovely 50-22 from the stand-off.

    Darcy Graham tries to take it quick, finding James Lang who scurries towards the line - but the referee pulls it back!

    Forced to another line-out, they try a move with Boan Venter feeding Darcy Graham on a switch line and it almost pays off - but the Scotland winger spills!

    Just not happening for Edinburgh.

  16. Postpublished at 50 mins

    Vannes 20-19 Edinburgh

    Pierre Schoeman is off for Edinburgh, with Boan Venter replacing him. D'Arcy Rae is also on for Javan Sebastian.

    The momentum is all with the hosts at the moment. Edinburgh need to respond but right now, they're pretty quiet.

  17. Postpublished at 47 mins

    Vannes 20-19 Edinburgh

    Darcy Graham is now down receiving treatment. A defeat would be bad, losing Graham might be even worse.

    He seems to have jarred his knee awkwardly after landing when he contested a kick. He's trying to continue. We'll keep an eye on it.

  18. Penalty VANNES 20-19 Edinburghpublished at 46 mins

    Jules Le Bail

    Edinburgh concede a penalty at the breakdown on the edge of their of own 22m. I think it's Glen Young that is pinged.

    No surprise, Jules Le Bail opts for the sticks and slots it. Vannes take the lead for the first time.

  19. Postpublished at 42 mins

    Vannes 17-19 Edinburgh

    The good news for Edinburgh fans is that Jamie Ritchie is back on, having passed his HIA. Glen Young has remained on the field, though.

  20. Postpublished at 40 mins

    Vannes 17-19 Edinburgh

    Here comes the teams for the second-half.

    I was looking at the Vannes line-up again and so many of these players have only played once or twice in Europe before. Despite the game being in France, Edinburgh are the favourites.

    Bad news for Edinburgh fans. Ben Muncaster has walked out in crutches and a moon boot.