Edinburgh hoping to hop two places into URC play-offs

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt hopes momentum and a sell-out home crowd can help drive them into the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

Edinburgh sit in 10th place in the URC table ahead of their final league match against Ulster at the Hive Stadium on Friday night.

They need to jump two places to secure a quarter-final spot and Champions Cup rugby but are four points behind Scarlets and just two behind each of Benetton, Munster and Cardiff, with their four rivals for the top eight all facing different opponents.

Everitt said: “Last weekend’s gritty victory in Galway was a testament to the resilience and character within this squad and it provides us with real momentum as we head into tomorrow night’s match against Ulster.

“The passion and energy of our supporters at Hive Stadium have been incredible, and that atmosphere will be absolutely crucial in driving us forward once again. To be playing in front of third consecutive sell-out crowd will be simply amazing – it underscores the connection we have with our city.

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“We know we are playing for Edinburgh, for our supporters, and we are determined to deliver a performance they can be proud of.”

Edinburgh welcome back winger Harry Paterson after concussion and Scotland centre James Lang has brushed off the injury that forced him out of the victory over Connacht. He replaces Mosese Tuipulotu, who misses out with a knee injury.

Long-serving pair Jamie Ritchie and Mark Bennett return to the matchday 23 for what could be their final home appearance.