April 17, 2008

England to face South Africa

England will be hoping for a case of déjà vu when they face South Africa in the pool stages of the Emirates Airline London Sevens on Bank Holiday weekend, May 24 & 25.

This year, England will face the Springboks in the last match of day one, just as they did at last years London event where they won 17-14.

England kick off their campaign against, Spain, before taking on the French.

The day one finale is a showdown between the Springboks, second in the IRB World Series, and England, who have the advantage of home support.

England’s Pool matches:

England v Spain, ko 11.34am
England v France, ko 2.40pm
South Africa v England, ko 5.58PM

The Emirates Airline London Sevens Pools:

POOL A
New Zealand
Wales
Argentina
Maldova

Pool B
South Africa
England
France
Spian

Pool C
Fiji
Australia
Canada
Portugal

Pool D
Samoa
Kenya
Russia
Scotland

To follow England Sevens and to buy tickets for the Emirates Airline London Sevens 24-25th May, Tickets from £10 go to www.londonsevens.co.uk

For the full two day event match schedule visit www.irb.com

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