Edinburgh top URC after bonus-point win over Zebre
Edinburgh go top of the nascent United Rugby Championship table as a bonus-point victory at Zebre makes it three wins from three.
Edinburgh secured top spot in the nascent United Rugby Championship after securing a bonus-point victory over Zebre. The Scottish outfit’s success in their opening match came courtesy of a try each from James Grayson, Matt Currie, Magnus Bradbury and Tom Currie. Zebre’s Alessandro Fusco managed to score once for his team. Edinburgh’s injury-hit side held control of the match, dominating both possession and territory throughout.
The lead was narrowed during the second half when Zebre’s Giacamo Ferrari managed to score a try, but Edinburgh’s Tom Currie sealed the win with another powerful maul try in the final minutes.
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