Edinburgh had to fight all the way against a spirited Zebre side but in the end they secured a 40-14 bonus-point victory.
Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of Scottish-qualified centre Mosese Tuipulotu from the Waratahs on a two-year deal - a move first reported by RugbyPass last week.
Edinburgh welcome Scotland internationals back into their starting XV for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash with Sharks in Durban.
Mark Bennett will make his 100th appearance for Edinburgh against Ospreys in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Hive Stadium on Friday night.
Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie will captain Edinburgh on Friday against Zebre in the United Rugby Championship, a week after missing out on selection to play France in the Guinness Six Nations.
Jamie Ritchie appears to have been dealt a blow in his bid to retain the Scotland captaincy for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations after he was only named on the bench for Edinburgh’s Challenge Cup match away to Scarlets on Friday.
Scotland internationals Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe will turn out for Edinburgh for the first time this season when they take on Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.
