Overview
- Edinburgh opened Pool Two with a 33-20 victory in cold, wet conditions at the Hive, earning the try bonus point.
- Scores from Pierre Schoeman, Ben Vellacott, a scrum-earned penalty try and Boan Venter capped a performance steered by fly-half Cammy Scott’s composure and kicking.
- Toulon surged 10-0 ahead before captain David Ribbans was shown a yellow card for striking Liam McConnell, after which Edinburgh forced the penalty try.
- The home pack, led by a dominant scrum and set-piece, overpowered the Top 14 side and controlled the second half.
- Flanker Liam McConnell, 21, was named player of the match, and the attendance was recorded at 7,008.