Edinburgh rallies to secure victory with late try by Ben Muncaster
- Edinburgh took a commanding lead in the first half with 35-0 against Benetton.
- Benetton staged a strong second-half comeback, reducing the score to within one point.
- A late try by Ben Muncaster sealed a dramatic win for Edinburgh in the URC.
On Saturday night, Edinburgh faced off against Benetton in a critical match within the United Rugby Championship (URC). Both teams entered the game with only two wins out of their first six fixtures, placing them lower in the standings. The match took place at Edinburgh's home ground, where they began strongly, racing to a commanding 35-0 lead by halftime. Ben Muncaster and Magnus Bradbury were instrumental, each scoring twice, establishing an apparent dominance as Edinburgh took control. However, the second half saw a marked shift as Benetton, buoyed by a strengthening wind, mounted a determined comeback, narrowing the gap to just one score. Their resurgence seemed to threaten Edinburgh’s success as the outcome remained precariously balanced. Despite the pressure, a late try from Ben Muncaster solidified Edinburgh's victory, ensuring that they could keep the pressure on for a spot in the top-eight playoff places. This victory was significant for both teams, as they desperately sought a turnaround to elevate their season standings in the URC.