Edinburgh host Zebre at BT Murrayfield on Friday night looking to avenge their 19-11 defeat at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi back in October.

The Scottish side have not lost at home in any tournament to an opponent other than an Irish province since Cardiff Blues visited the Scottish capital in April 2014.

Edinburgh make four changes to the starting XV that narrowly beat Newport Gwent Dragons 16-15 last weekend as they continue to push for European qualification.

Mike Coman, who will earn his 50th cap for the club, returns to lead the team at blindside in the only change in the pack.

On-loan Jason Tovey, who arrived at the club last week, will start at ten with Phil Burleigh moving to inside centre. Sean Kennedy starts in the number nine jersey having been on the bench last week.

Blair Kinghorn, who kicked off last week's win with a long-range penalty, remains at full-back while Damien Hoyland and Tom Brown again occupy the wing berths.

Head coach Alan Solomons said: "Every game is absolutely vital for us and it is imperative that we deliver on Friday night.”

Last year, the Scots put five tries over Zebre in a 37-0 victory and a repeat performance will go a long way to helping Edinburgh qualify for next year’s European Champions Cup.

Edinburgh wing Tom Brown said: “Getting back into that Champions Cup is massive and so important for the club. It would raise the profile and as a team it’s where we feel we belong.

“If you look over the past three years it’s clear we’re going in the right direction.

"Last time we played them was the week they got their international boys back from the World Cup and it obviously boosted them.

"They can play and throw the ball around so we have to be wary but we will focus on our game. It's a big opportunity for us.”

October’s win against the Scots was one of just four Zebre have managed this season but they have won three of their last four matches against Edinburgh.

The Italians have lost their last six GUINNESS PRO12 matches and haven’t tasted victory in any of their six previous visits to Scotland.

Zebre welcome prop Andrea Lovotti to the starting XV following his spell with the Azzurri during the Six Nations with fellow international Carlo Canna being brought onto the bench.

Lock Valerio Bernabo is unavailable due to an injury suffered against Munster as Zebre go in search of their first away points since beating Benetton Treviso in January.

At BT Murrayfield, 7.35pm
Live on BBC Alba

Referee: Leighton Hodges (WRU, 56th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Sam Grove-White, Graeme Ormiston (both SRU)
Citing Commissioner: John Kirk (SRU)
TMO: Charles Samson (SRU)