Game is becoming a bit scrappy as we enter the closing stages of the half. A lot of handling errors from both sides.

Penalty kick for Bordeaux! The ref loses his patience and awards the hosts a penalty as the Edinburgh front-row buckles. Beauxis steps up to the mark and makes no mistake with his effort from distance. Bordeaux lead 3-0.

Ref is becoming frustrated with both sets of front rows

Edinburgh defence holds strong as the hosts come on the attack again. Big tackle from Tim Visser out wide results in a turnover. Scrum Edinburgh

Still no score for either side but the opening 30 minutes has been fraught with action.

After a rough start Bordeaux are certainly growing in threath as they make another good break through the Edinburgh defence.

Bordeaux win the ball from the scrum and clear their lines.

A kick and chase almost results in a try for Edinburgh! The ball rolls over the line but nobody is able to get a hand on it. Scrum 5m out.

Handling errors are beginning to creep into the game for both sides.

Nervy times for Edinburgh as Lionel Beauxis slices open their defence. The ball is lost though and the game will reset with a scrum to the visitors.