Edinburgh

17 - 16

Full Time

Lions

Edinburgh vs Lions

Events

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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 Luke Crosbie bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

76'

Connor Boyle comes on.

75'

Hamish Watson comes off.

75'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Edwill van der Merwe getting some game time.

71'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Andries Coetzee being replaced.

71'

Lions make a substitution with Willem Alberts coming on.

68'

Lions make a substitution with Ruben Schoeman coming off.

68'

Lions make a substitution with Hanru Sirgel coming on.

68'

Lions make a substitution with Ruan Venter coming off.

68'

Lions make a substitution with Morne van den Berg coming on.

68'

Lions make a substitution with Sanele Nohamba coming off.

68'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Chris Dean coming on.

68'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Mark Bennett coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Lions supporters go wild as Jordan Hendrikse successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Charlie Shiel comes onto the field.

64'

Ben Vellacott departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

64'

Conversion

The Edinburgh Rugby supporters go wild as Ben Healy successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Edinburgh Rugby leads to a try for Ewan Ashman

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Ewan Ashman goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Ben Vellacott is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Wes Goosen goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jordan Hendrikse kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Francke Horn

58'

Andries Coetzee comes on for Lions.

58'

Edwill van der Merwe leaves the field.

58'

Matt Currie comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

57'

Chris Dean leaves the field.

57'

Yellow Card

Ross McCann (Edinburgh Rugby) is shown a yellow card

57'

Ewan Ashman comes on.

54'

Dave Cherry comes off.

54'

Robin Hislop comes on.

54'

Boan Venter comes off.

54'

Morgan Naude comes on.

52'

Corne Fourie comes off.

52'

Jaco Visagie comes on.

52'

PJ Botha comes off.

52'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye comes on.

52'

Ruan Dreyer comes off.

52'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marshall Sykes getting some game time.

48'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Glen Young being replaced.

48'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Chris Dean getting some game time.

48'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Matt Currie being replaced.

48'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with WP Nel getting some game time.

47'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Javan Sebastian being replaced.

47'

Francke Horn makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Penalty Goal

Ben Healy kicks the penalty.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Trouble here as Marius Louw breaches the defence.

30'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wes Goosen bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mark Bennett bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Blair Kinghorn bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

19'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Conversion

Ben Healy converts the try.

13'

Try

Luke Crosbie scores the try from close range.

13'

Spellbinding play by Ben Vellacott is finished off with a try.

13'

Yellow Card

Edwill van der Merwe (Lions) is shown a yellow card

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Bennett took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Vellacott goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Blair Kinghorn goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Edinburgh v Lions 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 28th October 2023, 09:00am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Edinburgh win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hendrikse

68'

17 - 16

Healy

17 - 13

63'

Ashman

15 - 13

62'

Hendrikse

59'

10 - 13

Horn

58'

10 - 11

McCann

10 - 6

57'

Healy

10 - 6

41'

Half Time

Hendrikse

38'

7 - 6

Hendrikse

15'

7 - 3

Healy

7 - 0

13'

Crosbie

5 - 0

13'

van der Merwe

12'

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Edinburgh

Lions

More Less

Defence Profile

Edinburgh

Lions

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

30%

36%

3-6 secs

53%

44%

6+ secs

12%

17%

Rucks Won

113

Edinburgh vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Edinburgh face off against Lions in United Rugby Championship Round 2 on Sat 28th October 2023 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:00. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST, 05:00 NZST in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 09:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Lions in 9th and Edinburgh in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Edinburgh vs Lions Squads

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