Edinburgh v Connacht
Murrayfield Guinness Pro 12 Round 2
Friday 12th September 2014 Kick Off 19:35 On TV: BBC Alba / TG4
Connacht return to the scene of one of their lowest points of last season on Friday night when they face Edinburgh at Murrayfield. 9 days prior to their famous win away to Toulouse, Connacht lost 43-10 at the Scottish venue. Both sides will enter this game in confident mood having recorded victories in Round 1. Edinburgh's 14-13 win away to Munster has raised expectations that Edinburgh can enjoy a productive season in Alan Solomons second season in charge.
Other Match Stats
Edinburgh's win over Munster was their first Pro 12 win since April 3rd
Edinburgh have won 13 of the 23 League Meetings between the sides with 2 draws.
Since 2009/10 each side have won 1 and lost 1 in the head to head meetings.
In the corresponding fixtures over the last 9 seasons Connacht have conceded an average of 36 points per game!
Connacht's only double over Edinburgh came in the 2003/2004 season
Connacht have won away to Edinburgh 3 times (2003/2004 (Meadowlands), 2004/2005, 2012/2013)
Connacht have secured 4 try bonus points on 2 occasions away to Edinburgh, 32-17 win in 2003/04 and 49-31 defeat in 2006/07.
In Round 2 of the league Connacht have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 8 in their previous 13 campaigns
Edinburgh have met Connacht twice at home in Round 2 of the league, a 34-3 win in September 05 and a 62-13 win in September 09.
Edinburgh Stats
Website: www.edinburghrugby.org/
Founded: 1970
Ground: BT Murrayfield Stadium
Capacity: 67,144
Captain: Mike Coman
Coaches: Alan Solomons
Rabo Direct Pro 12 League Position 2013/14: 8th Played 22 Points 38
Heineken Cup 2013/14: 3rd in Pool 6 Points 12
Previous Fixtures
Leinster 15-13 Edinburgh (Pro 12 Round 22 2013/14)
Edinburgh 10-11 Leicester (Friendly)
Newcastle Falcons 15-21 Edinburgh (Friendly)
Munster 13-14 Edinburgh (Pro 12 Round 1)
Next League Fixture:
Sunday 21st September 2014 Ospreys v Edinburgh @ Liberty Stadium. Kick Off: 16:00
Challenge Cup (Pool 4)
Edinburgh
Bordeaux-Begles
Lyon
London Welsh
Edinburgh Ins and Outs 2014/15
Players In
Neil Cochrane from London Wasps
John Andress from Worcester Warriors
Rory Sutherland from Gala RFC
Tom Heathcote from Bath Rugby
Michael Tait from Newcastle Falcons
Fraser McKenzie from Newcastle Falcons
Jamie Ritchie from Howe of Fife RFC
Phil Burleigh from Highlanders
Anton Bresler from Natal Sharks
Brett Thompson from USA Sevens
Players Out
Steven Lawrie retired
Alun Walker released
Alex Allan to Glasgow Warriors
Geoff Cross to London Irish
Lewis Niven released
Sean Cox to London Irish
Robert McAlpine released
Perry Parker to Rotherham Titans
Izak van der Westhuizen released
Ross Rennie to Bristol Rugby
Dimitri Basilaia to Perpignan
Alex Black released
Greig Laidlaw to Gloucester Rugby
Chris Leck released
Piers Francis released
Gregor Hunter released
Harry Leonard to Yorkshire Carnegie
Ben Cairns retired
Nick De Luca to Biarritz
Lee Jones to Glasgow Warriors
Aleki Lutui to Gloucester Rugby
John Yapp to Wasps
Previous Meetings
Sunday 15th February 2014 Rabo Direct Pro 12
Connacht 11-7 Edinburgh
www.pro12rugby.com/matchcentre/14210.php
Friday 29th November 2013 Rabo Direct Pro 12
Edinburgh 43-10 Edinburgh
www.pro12rugby.com/matchcentre/13501.php
