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Edinburgh’s brave defence cracks against in-form French

La Rochelle got the better of Edinburgh in a low-scoring affair at Murrayfield

Edinbrugh v La Rochelle

LA ROCHELLE took their good recent form from the French Top 14 into the Champions Cup last night as they won their Pool A opener at Murrayfield.

The visitors dominated the first 40 minutes, but had only a five point advantage at the break.
A try in the 43rd minute by full-back Jeremy Sinzelle put them ten points up before they had to withstand an Edinburgh fightback to come out on top 13-8.
After an energetic start from both sides, it was the French outfit who took the lead in the 12th minute when Edinburgh second-row Andrew Davidson was penalised on halfway.
La Rochelle stand-off Jules Pli...

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