Edinburgh suffer eight-try defeat by Lions

United Rugby Championship

Lions (48) 55

Tries: Horn 2, Maxwane 3, Van der Merwe 2, Jonker Cons: Wolhuter 5, Nohamba 2 Pen: Wolhuter

Edinburgh (0) 21

Tries: Gilchrist, Harrison, Muncaster Cons: Healy 2, Thompson

Dismal Edinburgh suffered a third successive United Rugby Championship defeat as they conceded eight tries away to Lions.

The South African outfit crossed seven times before half-time as they carved the Scottish side open at will.

Sean Everitt's side improved after the break, and scored three tries of their own, but the game as a contest was already over.

It felt like Lions took their foot off the gas after the break, but Maxwane completed his hat-trick late on to take them past the 50-point mark on a chastening afternoon for Edinburgh.

More to follow.