Fawcett helps England to silver medal at Commonwealth Youth Games

Warriors youngster Tom Fawcett helped England to a silver medal finish at the Commonwealth Youth Games last week.

England lost to Samoa 10-5 in the gold medal match despite a strong display at Queen Elizabeth Sporting Complex.

An early try from Vasui in the corner put Samoa in the ascendancy, and had it not been for some tight English defence, he would’ve scored a second on the stroke of half-time.

Frank claimed another try for the Pacific Islanders moments into the second stanza, before a spirited fightback from England gave them a glimmer of hope.

Oliver Sleightholme, son of former England international Jon, was the benefactor, as he dotted down in the corner after receiving  quick ball following a penalty against Samoa for offside.

The missed conversion made it a five-point game, but the score proved too late for England, confirming a silver medal.

Warriors Academy Forwards Transition Coach Mike Hill said: “As a Club we’re extremely proud of Tom and what he’s achieved with England.

“He’s a talented young player and we’re looking forward to seeing more of him in the new season.”

England’s results
England 7-19 Samoa
England 26-10 Canada
England 72-0 Bahamas
England 32-5 Sri Lanka
England 26-19 Fiji
England 5-10 Samoa

England Sevens squad
Harry Barlow, Guildford
Connor Doherty, Sale
Thomas Fawcett, Henley-in-Arden
Lailand Gordon, Gwent
Fergus Guiry, Chichester
Cameron Kelemeti, York
Thomas Marshall, Blyth
Samuel Maunder, Cullompton
Jack Musk, Thames Ditton
Oliver Sleightholme, Northampton
JJ Tonks, Gloucester

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