Top performers | Gloucester win over Edinburgh

Gloucester started their Challenge Cup campaign with a hard fought 15-10 win over Edinburgh. Half time the score was 7-7 with Ben Healy kicking a penalty on full time to give the visitors a losing bonus point.

Standout players in the match

Ruan Ackerman. The number 8 made the most meters (56),most carries (17), beat 3 defenders and succeeded with 10 tackles.

Wes Goosen. The Edinburgh fullback scored their only try but also beat the most defenders on the night (7) while making 45 meters

Santiago Carreras. The Argentinian fullback had once again a solid match for Gloucester. He contributed 5 points, won 4 turnovers and beat 2 defenders.

Albert Tuisue. The 31 year old forward only played 23 min but his try was the turning point in the match. He also made 3/3 tackles and made 16 meters with 3 carries

Gloucester DOR George Skivington 

"The conditions were bad. A couple of opportunities didn't go our way, and the boys showed their resilience.

"Edinburgh brought it - that was a gritty game and you had to roll your sleeves up.