Malelili Satala says a failure to do the basics let Edinburgh down in their Challenge Cup defeat by Toulon on Friday.

After a tightly-contested first half, Toulon scored three second-half tries to earn a 27-17 victory.

"First half, I don't really know how to explain, it was like an arm wrestle," Satala said.

"We knew we had to pick up the speed in the second half, but simple skills we need to sharpen up.

"We're going to keep trying to fight and come back, even when it seems like it's impossible. We weren't afraid to move the pill, but you can't win a game with that amount of conceded penalties.

"We're not going to roll over. We will take learnings and come back."

Scotland prop Alec Hepburn brings "invaluable" experience to Edinburgh after agreeing to join on a two-year contract, says head coach Sean Everitt.

Hepburn, 33, will arrive in the summer from fellow URC side Scarlets.

The Australia-born loosehead spent a decade with Exeter Chiefs, winning the Premiership and Champions Cup double in 2020, before a two-year stint with Scarlets.

Former England international Hepburn made his Scotland debut in 2024 and has six caps for the country of his father's birth.

"We're really pleased to be adding a player of Alec's calibre to our squad," said Everitt.

"He's a seasoned international loosehead who has operated at the highest level throughout his career - Champions Cup finals, Premiership titles, Six Nations. That kind of experience and knowledge is invaluable in any group.

"Alec strengthens the depth we have in an important position and adds genuine competition for places, which can only drive standards higher.

"Having someone of his background in our changing room will also be hugely beneficial for the younger props coming through. That blend of quality and leadership is exactly what we're looking for as we continue to build."

Hepburn is the fourth new signing confirmed amid Edinburgh's rebuild, with backs Louie Chapman, Riley Higgins and Geordie Gwynn all on board for next season.

"I'm very excited to be joining Edinburgh. It's a club with great depth and talent within the squad to push very high in all competitions," Hepburn said.

"It's nice to know a few of the guys already. Getting the chance to work week in and week out with them will hopefully bring the best out of me and prove myself in a different environment."

Leinster turned on the style in the second half to beat Edinburgh 49-31 in a chaotic Investec Champions Cup last-16 game at the Aviva Stadium.