Navy set sights on retaining Babcock Trophy

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ROYAL Navy head coach Dave Pascoe hopes a tougher build-up to this season’s Inter Services Championship will ensure his side stay ahead of the pack. As defending champions, all eyes will be Pascoe’s side as they prepare to do battle against the RAF and the British Army.
The Navy ended a 13- year wait to lift the coveted Babcock Trophy last year, defeating the Army 39-22 in front of over 50,000 spectators at Twickenham.
“Being defending champions, there is going to be a bit more pressure,” said Pascoe. “We’re going into the tourname...

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