NEWS EXTRA
STEVE Bates’ England U20s recorded a 35-8 victory over the Junior Springboks at Butts Park Arena, Coventry, on Friday.
Bates’ side scored five tries in what was a final opportunity for players to earn selection for next month’s Junior World Cup in Argentina.
England led 14-8 at the break through tries from Josh Hodge and Olly Adkins, as well as two conversions, with South Africa scoring through Asenathi Ntlabakanye and a Jaden Hendrikse penalty.
Connor Doherty crossed for a third England score with late tries from Joel Kpoku and debutant Izaiha Moore-Aiono seali...