Edinburgh winger Wells to make pro debut against Black Lion

Edinburgh have made six changes from the side that beat Vannes last week for this Sunday's Challenge Cup match against Black Lion at Hive Stadium.

Lewis Wells, 22, replaces Duhan van der Merwe - who has a minor ankle knock - and makes his senior debut for the club.

Charlie Shiel is the only other change to the back line, with Ali Price dropping to the bench.

In the forwards, Paddy Harrison and Paul Hill start in the front row in place of Dave Cherry and Javan Sebastian, while Tom Dodd and Magnus Bradbury come into the back row with Jamie Ritchie and Ben Muncaster not involved.

A win against the Georgian outfit would guarantee Edinburgh a home tie in the last 16.

"Sunday's match is vital for us," head coach Sean Everitt said. "To go deep into this tournament, we want to ensure as many of our matches in the knockouts are at home, so we need to put ourselves in the position to do that.

"I'm happy for Lewis. He's earned his spot in the team, but we know it will be a fierce contest against Black Lion. They're arriving with a point to prove, so we'll need to be at our best."

Edinburgh XV to face Black Lion: Goosen, Graham, Currie, Lang, Wells, Healy, Shiel; Shoeman, Harrison, Hill, Sykes, Skinner, Dodd, Crosbie, Bradbury.

Replacements: Ashman, Venter, Sebastian, Young, Watson, Price, Thompson, M. Tuipulotu.