Key Highlights
- A patronising little rub of his hair. It was Vellacott who would have the last laugh though, leaping over in the corner for Edinburgh's second as the hosts went on to win. Scotland's number one number twoEwan Ashman provided the first two tries for Edinburgh and was instrumental in the third and fourth, too. His brilliant ball-carrying got Edinburgh up the pitch time and again, and his eye-catching running gate makes him look like a wind-up toy on the rampage. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs well as the power up front, he's shown he has the ball skills to match.
- While the line-out wasn't the best given the horrendous conditions, he has improved his throwing stats this season and has been one of the best in the URC. Dave Cherry was Scotland's first-choice number two in last year's Six Nations, but it has to be Ashman this year. Edinburgh's fountain of youth finally flourishingEyebrows were raised when Edinburgh announced their team.
- A full debut for 19-year-old tightead Ollie Blyth-Lafferty up against France's first-choice loosehead Jean-Baptiste Gros. New Scotland cap Liam McConnell continued his run in the team. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCammy Scott was given just a third start in the number 10 jersey, while 21-year-old Fin Thomson was picked to start in midfield, although he pulled out just before kick off through injury. Blyth-Lafferty acquitted himself brilliantly, while McConnell and Scott battled it out for player of the match, the former winning the award. Both showed maturity beyond their years against a French side that are currently second in the Top 14, with years of experience on both. McConnell was his usual tenacious, importunate self while Scott was measured, controlled and kicked almost impeccably from hand. McConnell is now impossible to drop for Edinburgh, and it would be no surprise to see him make a Six Nations matchday squad.
- Scott still has a way to go, but at 24 he has time on his side.
- Right now, he holds the jersey for his club.