Edinburgh move Krasny Yar game to Murrayfield due to Myreside pitch frozen

Edinburgh have moved Friday's European Challenge Cup clash against Krasny Yar to Murrayfield because of a frozen pitch at Myreside.

The Russian side head to Scotland looking for significant improvement on the first meeting between the sides in October, which saw Edinburgh prevail 73-14 in Moscow.

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But they will not be playing at Edinburgh's new adopted home after a series of cold nights left the pitch unplayable, and with the forecast including more frost.

Last Saturday's clash against London Irish was also moved to Murrayfield, where they ran in eight tries to claim a 50-20 win over the Aviva Premership side.

An Edinburgh statement read: "Pitch protection measures have continued to be in place at Myreside, but the freezing temperatures have delayed any sufficient improvement to the playing surface.

"After consulting the forecast for the remainder of the week, along with tournament organisers EPCR and the opposition, it was decided that the game should be moved to ensure it goes ahead as planned on Friday with kick-off at 7.35pm.

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"Undersoil heating has been in operation at Murrayfield following last weekend's 50-20 win over London Irish in Round 3, as part of the club's contingency plan."

Edinburgh top Pool 4 with three wins from three games while Krasny Yar sit bottom after losing their last two games following a shock 34-29 home win over Stade Francais in their opening match.