Steep learning curve for English lads in South Africa

ENGLAND U18s lost their third and final match of the International Series, going down 41-22 to hosts South Africa.
It completes a tough campaign for the side made up this year of U17 players, with the tour now marking the start of the U18 international season, after defeats to France (41-21) and Wales (26-20) in the oponing rounds.
England led 17-12 at the break with tries from Tom Roebuck and George Barton, while Barton also kicked seven points, with South Africa crossing through Tristan Dullisear and Sibabalwe Xamlashe.
Second-half tries for Juan Mostert, Darren Hendricks, Jacques Goosen ...

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