Jaminet stars as Toulon beat Edinburgh in Challenge Cup
Edinburgh suffer their first defeat of the season as they go down to Toulon in their European Challenge Cup opener.
Melvyn Jaminet led Toulon to a 30-20 victory over Edinburgh in their European Challenge Cup opener on Sunday. The full-back scored two tries and contributed 22 points, including two penalties, as the French side claimed their first win of the season. Edinburgh suffered their first defeat of the campaign, unable to break through the formidable Toulon defense despite a series of promising openings.
James Grayson's penalty reduced the gap to three points at halftime, but Toulon took the lead with a brilliant solo effort by Jaminet just before the break. Ewan Ashman and Tom Currie scored early tries for Edinburgh, but Toulon responded with a well-executed maul that led to Seta Tuicuvu's try. The home team managed to score again through Geordie Gwynn, but Toulon held on for the win with a crucial try from Jaminet, sealing the match in the final minutes.
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