U18 International Series in SA

Denied: Jac Morgan

ENGLAND were defeated 41-21 by France in their opening game of the U18 Series having trailed 31-0 at the break.
They conceded four tries in a tough opening 40 minutes but responded well to grab three of their own in the second half through George Martin, Josh Gillespie and Raphael Quirke. To reflect a change in the England pathway calendar the group in South Africa are predominately U17s with the tour now marking the start of U18 international season, as well as their England journey.
Coached by Steve Bates and Jim Mallinder, England trai...