Benetton

31 - 6

Full Time

Edinburgh

Benetton vs Edinburgh

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Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Vellacott bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rhyno Smith bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

77'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Umaga getting some game time.

73'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Onisi Ratave being replaced.

73'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Luke Crosbie getting some game time.

72'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Ritchie being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Onisi Ratave took full advantage.

71'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marco Zanon getting some game time.

70'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Juan Ignacio Brex being replaced.

70'

Rhyno Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

67'

Try

A stunning solo try from Alessandro Izekor

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Alessandro Izekor goes through the gap.

66'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Mark Bennett comes onto the field.

64'

Chris Dean departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

64'

Benetton Rugby sub Alessandro Garbisi comes onto the field.

64'

Andy Uren departs for Benetton Rugby.

64'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Cameron Scott comes onto the field.

64'

Ben Healy departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

64'

Conversion

The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Rhyno Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Benetton Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alessandro Izekor touching down.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Tommaso Menoncello goes through the gap.

62'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Ben Vellacott comes onto the field.

60'

Ali Price departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

60'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Hamish Watson comes onto the field.

60'

Luke Crosbie departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

60'

Conversion

The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Rhyno Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Tomas Albornoz

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Tomas Albornoz goes through the gap.

58'

Tommaso Menoncello played a key part in that try.

58'

Boan Venter comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

58'

Pierre Schoeman leaves the field.

58'

Dave Cherry comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

58'

Ewan Ashman leaves the field.

58'

Javan Sebastian comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

58'

WP Nel leaves the field.

58'

Marshall Sykes comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

58'

Sam Skinner leaves the field.

58'

Giosue Zilocchi comes on for Benetton Rugby.

55'

Simone Ferrari leaves the field.

55'

Mirco Spagnolo comes on for Benetton Rugby.

55'

Thomas Gallo leaves the field.

55'

Edoardo Iachizzi comes on.

54'

Niccolo Cannone comes off.

54'

Lorenzo Cannone comes on.

52'

Toa Halafihi comes off.

52'

Thomas Gallo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Ignacio Mendy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Benetton Rugby sub Gianmarco Lucchesi comes onto the field.

36'

Giacomo Nicotera departs for Benetton Rugby.

36'

Conversion

Rhyno Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Onisi Ratave as they score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Onisi Ratave being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Andy Uren breaches the defence.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Healy kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Penalty Goal

Ben Healy adds the points for Edinburgh Rugby.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Lang bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Henry took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Menoncello took full advantage.

13'

Rhyno Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Ignacio Mendy

That's a great try assist by Juan Ignacio Brex.

The defensive line has been broken as Juan Ignacio Brex goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Ali Price goes through the gap.

Yellow Card

Alessandro Izekor (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Edinburgh 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 1st June 2024, 05:00am PDT 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Izekor

31 - 6

66'

Smith

26 - 6

63'

Izekor

24 - 6

62'

Smith

19 - 6

60'

Albornoz

17 - 6

58'

Half Time

Smith

12 - 6

35'

Ratave

10 - 6

34'

Healy

27'

5 - 6

Healy

24'

5 - 3

Mendy

5 - 0

Izekor

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Edinburgh

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Defence Profile

Benetton

Edinburgh

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

43%

3-6 secs

22%

20%

6+ secs

30%

33%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

45'

49'

52'

74'

75'

Benetton

Edinburgh

Benetton vs Edinburgh Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Edinburgh in United Rugby Championship Round 18 on Sat 1st June 2024 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC, Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST on SuperSport, 00:00 NZST in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Edinburgh won the last encounter but Benetton are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Edinburgh in 7th and Benetton in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Benetton vs Edinburgh Squads

The official squads for Benetton vs Edinburgh will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.