Edinburgh Blow Away Vannes' Hopes In Challenge Cup

Edinburgh Rugby secured a stunning 36-17 bonus-point victory over Vannes in the Challenge Cup on Friday night at the DAM Health Stadium. The Scottish side dominated the match from start to finish, scoring six tries to Vannes' two.

A Dominant Performance From Edinburgh

Edinburgh started the match strongly, and they were quickly rewarded for their pressure when Blair Kinghorn kicked a penalty to give them an early lead. The home side continued to dominate possession and territory, and they extended their lead in the 20th minute when Darcy Graham crossed for the opening try. Kinghorn added the conversion to make it 10-0.

Vannes hit back with a try of their own through Hugo Boutin, but Edinburgh responded immediately with a try from Mark Bennett. Kinghorn converted both tries to give Edinburgh a 24-7 lead at half-time.

The second half was just as one-sided as the first, with Edinburgh scoring two more tries through Ben Vellacott and Pierre Schoeman. Vannes added a consolation try through Maxime Lafage, but it was too little too late. Edinburgh held on to secure a comfortable victory.

Edinburgh's Clinical Finishing

One of the most impressive aspects of Edinburgh's performance was their clinical finishing. The Scottish side created a number of chances, and they took almost every one of them. In contrast, Vannes were wasteful with their opportunities, and they paid the price.

Edinburgh's first try came from a simple lineout move, with Graham showing great strength to power over the line. Bennett's try was even more impressive, as he broke through the Vannes defense with a powerful run. Vellacott's try was a well-worked team effort, while Schoeman's try was a perfect example of his strength and power.

Vannes' Disappointing Display

Vannes were simply outclassed by Edinburgh on the night. The French side were outplayed in every area of the pitch, and they made a number of unforced errors.

Vannes' defense was particularly poor, and they were repeatedly exposed by Edinburgh's attacking threats. The French side also struggled to get any kind of attacking momentum, and they were forced to defend for long periods of the match.

A Welcome Boost For Edinburgh

This victory is a welcome boost for Edinburgh, who have had a difficult start to the season. The Scottish side have now won two of their three Challenge Cup matches, and they will be confident of qualifying for the knockout stages.

Edinburgh will now turn their attention to the United Rugby Championship, where they will face the Dragons next weekend. Vannes, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back when they host Perpignan in the Challenge Cup next weekend.

Conclusion

Edinburgh Rugby were in impressive form as they blew away Vannes in the Challenge Cup on Friday night. The Scottish side dominated the match from start to finish, scoring six tries to Vannes' two. This victory is a welcome boost for Edinburgh, who have had a difficult start to the season. Vannes, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back when they host Perpignan in the Challenge Cup next weekend.