Richard Cockerill’s Edinburgh men showed some true grit to put the defeat the Zebre last week behind them, putting in a solid performance to defeat Scarlets 31-21 – securing the bonus point at BT Murrayfield.

Richard Cockerill’s Edinburgh squad secured victory over Cheetahs tonight, and there was a number of talking points, including: the impact of a menacing backline, try bonus points, and impressive young players.

As Edinburgh look to capitalise on playing their next two games at BT Murrayfield, Dougie Fife discusses the need for cohesion between the backs and forwards, the challenge which Benetton Treviso pose, and the possibility of Scotland selection.

Despite it being confirmed this week that centre Mark Bennett will be out of action for five to six months, Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill is remaining positive that the depth of his squad will ensure that he is able to continue remodelling this Edinburgh side.

Friday night saw Edinburgh Rugby run out at BT Murrayfield for the first time this season. The match, against Connacht, was error strewn but this was not reflected in the penalties given – a fact which did not sit well with Edinburgh’s Richard Cockerill.

Despite Edinburgh sitting on two losses from two at the start of the season, and a more than scrappy on-field performance in their first match, new boy Simon Hickey is enjoying his first three months in the capital city and feels the performances on the field are improving.