Hurrell on song for England in South America
Published Date:
21 July 2008
MONDAY, 10.10am: Will Hurrell was straight into the rugby action as England Under 18s began their tour of Argentina on Saturday evening.
The 18-year-old from Melton was selected to start at number 11 for England in their tour opener against Tucuman Under 18s.
The tourists fell 10-0 behind, but re-grouped with Hurrell's fine break sending over Leicester Tigers Academy club-mate Andy Forsyth to put England 14-10 ahead.
Hurrell was one of four players to be substituted after 52 minutes amid widespread squad rotation after the break. England cruised into a 40-10 lead before two late tries tieed them back to 40-24.
Coach Andy Fletcher said: "This was a good game to have. This is the first rugby these lads have had in 12 weeks and they put on a good performance.
"We have got a lot of work to do, but I am pleased that there are no significant injuries."
England face Buenos Aires Under 18s on Wednesday and Mendoza Under 18s on Sunday before the tour culminates with a match against Argentina Under 18s the following Sunday.
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21 July 2008 10:02 AM
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