Edinburgh edge Ospreys in Saturday night showdown

Tom Currie, Harri Morris and Harry Paterson all crossed the whitewash as Edinburgh claimed a somewhat nervy victory, their second of the season so far, which lifts them into 9^th place.

The opening quarter saw Ospreys pressing hard. After securing consecutive penalties, they established a strong attacking position, driving from five metres out.

However, a crucial, try-saving moment came from Ben Muncaster, celebrating his 50th appearance, whose immense defensive effort managed to get under the ball and hold the opposition up.

Ospreys would break the deadlock ten minutes later. A sustained attacking phase culminated in outside centre Evardi Boshoff being tackled just short of the line; he managed to pop the ball to scrum-half Luke Davies, who crossed for the first try. The conversion attempt was unsuccessful. [0-5]

Edinburgh’s response was swift, taking just seven minutes. Propelled by two successive penalties, Ross Thompson strategically used his boot to gain vital territory, bringing Edinburgh into the Ospreys’ 22.

Following a few tight phases, flanker Tom Currie spotted a gap and darted through to score his first-ever try in Edinburgh colours. Thompson narrowly missed the conversion. [5-5]

Ospreys started the second half with intent, taking the lead just four minutes after the restart when inside centre Phil Cokanasiga powered over for their second try. The conversion was missed once more however, making it 5-10.

Just nine minutes later, Edinburgh responded strongly. From a 5-metre lineout drive, hooker Harri Morris peeled away from the maul to crash over for his first-ever try for the club. Ross Thompson slotted the conversion this time, putting the home side ahead for the first time [12-10].

The crucial third try came at the 70-minute mark. After winning a scrum penalty, the ball was moved wide from the lineout on the 22, finding eventual Player of the Match, Findlay Thompson.

The young centre put in a clever grubber which Harry Paterson raced onto, sliding under the sticks to bring Hive Stadium to its feet.

Replacement stand-off Cammy Scott added the easy conversion, extending the lead to nine points. [19-10]

Ospreys, however, refused to relent. Less than five minutes later, they notched their third try through Boshoff. Crucially, they failed to convert, allowing Edinburgh to maintain a two-point advantage with only five minutes left on the clock.

As Ospreys piled on the pressure, seeking the winning score, a massive defensive shift secured the result.

Back-row Liam McConnell got over the ball at the ruck to win a game-changing penalty which Edinburgh advanced into the Ospreys 22.

In search of a fourth score to claim the bonus-point, Edinburgh pushed, however a cross-field kick eventually drifted over the whitewash, bringing the match to a close.