Edinburgh 24-19 Scarlets: Three things we learned
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Edinburgh keep play-off hopes alive
This was simply a must-win game if Edinburgh were to retain any realistic hopes of reaching the URC play-offs, and while they were made to work for it by a dogged Scarlets side, they got the maximum five points they needed.
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It threatened to be a very damaging evening as Scarlets made their early dominance pay to move into a 14-0 lead.
It was an error-strewn affair for the most part, with both sides guilty of failing to look after the ball, but Edinburgh found quality when they needed it.
The move that ended with Magnus Bradbury going over for Edinburgh's second try was the standout, and the home side were just about value for their win.
Bradbury brings the power
The number eight was central to Edinburgh wrestling control of the game.
His powerful carries were key to getting Edinburgh moving forward, and although he'll be disappointed that he lost the ball in contact on a few occasions, his physicality with the ball and at the breakdown were important.
He did superbly to take a difficult pass leading up to his try, which he finished well.
With Jack Dempsey's fitness still unclear before Scotland's Six Nations showdown with France next weekend, Bradbury could provide a big ball-carrying alternative.
Paterson shows his class
It was an eventful evening for Harry Paterson.
His counter-attack sparked the move that led to Bradbury's try, he was sent to the bin for a deliberate knock-on, and he scored the match-winning try.
Since making his Scotland debut with an impressive display against France two years ago, Paterson has struggled to stay fit.
Hopefully he can get a good run now because he is a tremendous footballer. His broken field running is exceptional and his game understanding is only going to get better.