We made too many mistakes, admits Chessum

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 9: Lewis Chessum (C) of England U20 during the World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 semi final match between France and England at Athlone Sports Stadium on July 9, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

By NICK POWELL

South Africa ....22pts
Tries: Sieberhagen 11, Beets 18, Else 39
Conversions: Smith 12, 19
Penalties: Smith 21

England ............. 15pts
Tries: Wright 23, Carr 40+3
Conversions: Slevin 40+4
Penalties: Slevin 3
England's tournament ended in disappointing fashion as they were beaten in the bronze medal match for the ninth time in 13 tournaments.
England turned the ball over far too often in a scoreless second-half, as they spent most of the contest recovering from a poor start which saw them trailing 17-3 to the hosts South Africa after 20 minutes.
After Connor Slevin’s earl...

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