Edinburgh…19
Connacht …22
CONNACHT just about held off a brave comeback from Edinburgh to edge a tight victory at Myreside.
Having dominated the first 60 minutes to build a commanding 22-0 lead, the PRO12 champions did their level best to throw it away in the final half-hour.
First they condeded a penalty try before man of the match Hamish Watson and Glenn Bryce scored to put the heat on in the final five minutes - but somehow Connacht held them out.
Edinburgh interim coach, Duncan Hodge said: “It was 16-0 at halftime and they were in our half only about four times, it&r...
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