Olowofela try just enough to hold off fierce Bok fightback

By GEORGE LAWRENCE

Skilful: Tom Hardwick

ENGLAND booked their place in a sixth consecutive Junior World Cup final with the narrowest of wins over South Africa in Narbonne on Tuesday.
Steve Bates’ side, who face France in the final today, led 22-7 at the break against the Junior Springboks, but were forced to cling on in the face of a fierce second half onslaught from the Baby Boks.
First half tries from Tom Parton, Tom Hardwick and Ben White, plus seven points from the boot of Marcus Smith set England on their way with South Africa’s powerful tighthead Sazi Sandi responding...

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