England 24-7 Portugal

England walk away with the plate at the Emirates Airline South Africa Sevens.

Tries from Isoa Damudamu, Mat Turner, Kevin Barrett and Micky Young ensured England’s success to win 24-7.

England had an up and down tournament beating Tunisia (47-7) and France (21-7) in the pool stages and losing out to New Zealand. Despite the loss they still made it through to the cup competition.

But, for the second week running England lost out to South Africa which took them through to the plate competition.

Triumphs against Samoa (20-19) and Portugal (24-7) in the plate semi and quarter final saw England walk away with the silverware.

England: Isoa Damudamu (Army), Rob Vickerman (Leeds Carnegie), Mat Turner (Bristol Rugby), Charlie Simpson-Daniel (Gloucester Rugby), Rhys Crane (Bath Rugby ), Kevin Barrett (Exeter Chiefs), Chris Cracknell (Exeter Chiefs),Tom Biggs (Leeds Carnegie), Micky Young (Newcastle Falcons).

England scorers:
Tries: Young, Damudamu, Barrett, Turner
Conversions: Gollings (2)

Emirates Airline South Africa Sevens, George, December 5 & 6

England fixtures and results

Pool A

Friday December 5, 2008

England 47-7 Tunisia
England 21 v 7 France
New Zealand 21-7 England

Saturday December 6, 2008

South Africa 17-12 England
Samoa 19-20 England
England 24-7 Portugal

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