In a thrilling United Rugby Championship encounter, Edinburgh secured a commanding 31-10 victory over the Lions, with scrum-half Hector Patterson delivering an outstanding performance.

Just two days after signing an improved contract, the 21-year-old showcased his talent by scoring two tries and providing two assists, helping Edinburgh maintain their perfect start to the season with four wins out of four.

The match took place in challenging weather conditions in the Scottish capital, where Edinburgh managed to edge a closely contested first half. Matt Currie opened the scoring with a try, following a clever interplay with Patterson along the left flank.

Edinburgh's forwards dominated the line-out, particularly Glen Young and Liam McConnell, but it was Patterson's brilliance that stood out.

Key moments included:

• Mosese Tuipulotu scoring Edinburgh's second try shortly after halftime, benefitting from a Patterson offload.
• Patterson himself crossed under the posts soon after, completing a slick backs move.
• Despite Batho Hlekani scoring for the Lions amidst pressure, Patterson's second try effectively sealed the match, demonstrating his opportunistic play with a quick tap-and-go penalty.

In the final minutes, winger Geordie Gwynn added further excitement by scoring in the corner, enhancing the scoreline to 31-10.

With this win, Edinburgh remains at the top of the URC table with 19 points, while the Lions have managed to win two out of their four league matches. However, a notable concern for Edinburgh was the early exit of star winger Duhan van der Merwe, who left the field less than 20 minutes into his first start after recovering from injury.