Edinburgh's United Rugby Championship play-off hopes were brought to a shuddering halt as they were blown away by Benetton in Treviso.
Edinburgh's United Rugby Championship play-off hopes were brought to a shuddering halt as they were blown away by Benetton in Treviso.
The hosts kept their foot on the gas after the break with Tomas Albornoz scoring and Alessandro Izekor crossing the line twice as they eased to a bonus-point win that booked their own spot in the play-offs. The numerical advantage proved nothing of the sort as the home side struck first with a brilliant try. James Lang, playing out of position at full-back owing to Edinburgh's crippling back-three injury list, spilled a high ball that allowed Benetton to counter. Nacho Brex took possession on halfway and carved his way through the Edinburgh defence before cleverly offloading for Mendy to score.
The Scotland fly-half followed it up with another three-pointer soon after and, despite a challenging opening half-hour, the visitors led by a point. Benetton started the second half on the front foot and thought they had stretched their lead when Thomas Gallo burst through to ground. The try was ruled out for a double movement, a debatable call that was perhaps a little harsh on the Argentine prop.
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