Brendan Laney (back) scored 17 points

Sustained Edinburgh pressure looked like being resisted by the rock solid Welsh All Blacks until Lee turned on the style seconds before the interval.

The full-back was at his twinkle-toed best in wrong-footing two Neath players before nipping in under the posts to give Laney an easy conversion.

It proved a crucial breakthrough as the Gunners came storming out on the restart to completely seize the initiative with two stunning scores.

Forwards and backs combined brilliantly after 42 minutes for Craig Joiner to burst through two despairing tackles and complete a move that seemed to come straight from the training ground.

Joiner was involved again three minutes later when he exchanged passes with the inspirational Lee, who then gave a perfectly timed delivery for Laney to score under the posts.

Edinburgh's Craig Joiner (left) scored a try

Both scores were converted by the powerful centre as Edinburgh opened up a 21-point advantage.

The home side were guilty of easing off in the latter stages and Neath cashed-in to grab a try when prop Duncan Jones plunged over and replacement stand-off Matthew Jones converted.

However, it was no more than a consolation for the visitors.

Home coach Frank Hadden said: "A sloppy last quarter should not hide the outstanding rugby which went before, considering the conditions."

Edinburgh: Lee, Sharman, Laney, Dickson, Joiner, Hodge, Burns, Jacobsen, Hall.., Smith, Hines, Murray, Blackadder, Leslie, Taylor.
Not Used: Di Ciacca, Brannigan, Perrett, A. Dall, Blair, Shiel, Philip.

Tries: Lee, Laney, Joiner.

Conversions: Laney 3.

Penalty: Laney.

Drop Goal: Laney.

Neath: G. Morris, K. James, A. Bateman, Tiueti, S. Williams, S. Connor, Horgan, D. Jones, S. Jones, Millward, A. Newman, G. Llewellyn, Jenkins, Mocelutu, Bonner-Evans.
Not Used: P. Jones, Storey, P. James, B. Williams, A. Jones, Martin, Tandy.

Try: D. Jones.

Conversion: M. Jones.

Penalties: S. Connor 2.

Attendance: 3,171

Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland).