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Toulon defeat Edinburgh in Challenge Cup opener

Edinburgh suffered their first defeat of the season, losing to Toulon in their European Challenge Cup opener, with Melvyn Jaminet scoring 22 points for the French side.

  • Edinburgh lost their European Challenge Cup opener to Toulon.
  • Melvyn Jaminet scored two tries and contributed 22 points for Toulon.
  • This marks Edinburgh's first defeat of the season.

Edinburgh have suffered their inaugural defeat of the season, falling to Toulon in their European Challenge Cup opener. The French side secured a 27-17 victory, with full-back Melvyn Jaminet delivering a standout performance.

Jaminet was instrumental for Toulon, scoring two tries and kicking two penalties, including one from his own half, to amass 22 points. His efforts helped establish an early 6-0 lead for the visitors.

Despite Edinburgh's efforts, including tries from Ewan Ashman and Geordie Gwynn, Toulon maintained their advantage. A powerful maul set up Seta Tuicuvu for a try, and another maul later paved the way for Jaminet's second score, effectively sealing the win.

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