England Defeat USA Eagles In Closer Than Expected Match
England have defeated The USA Eagles in the Rugby World Cup 2007 Pool A opening match. The USA Eagles put up some big resistance to the current raining champions in the first half but were unable to continue in the second. The final score was England 28-10 USA Eagles.
England struggled against the USA Eagles at the start of the match, with the first penalty at 7 minutes from Barkley but Hercus of America kicked a penalty over 2 minutes later where the score remained deadlocked at 3-3 until the 22nd minute where England raced away with the match.
Final Scorecard
England 28:
Tries: Jason Robinson, Olly Barkley, Tom Rees.
Conversions: Barkley (2).
Penalties: Barkley (3).
USA Eagles:
Tries: Matekitonga Moeakiola.
Conversions: Mike Hercus.
Penalties: Hercus.
Full match report of: England Vs USA Eagles RWC 2007 Pool A match.
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