Edinburgh keep Benetton at bay

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - APRIL 06: Hamish Watson of Edinburgh Rugby celebrates following the team's victory during the EPCR Challenge Cup Round Of 16 match between Edinburgh Rugby and Aviron Bayonnais at Murrayfield Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

By Tom Wilson

Edinburgh........50
Benetton..........33
Edinburgh survived an enthralling Augustin Creevy-inspired Benetton comeback in the second half to finish on the right side of a 12-try nailbiter.
The Scots had to deal with the added complication of a 40mph wind but hit a half-century to continue their excellent home form and move into the top half of the table.
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt said: “To score 50 points against Benetton doesn’t happen often. We did really well in the first-half to make use of our opportunities but we didn’t keep them out.
"The pressure was on in the b...

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