Saxons bounce back to beat USA
Tom Varndell scored a second-half try for the Saxons
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Sunday, 14, Jun 2009 09:59
England Saxons defeated the United States of America 56-17 in the Churchill Cup.
Twenty-four hours after losing 24-22 to Argentina in Salta, the visitors recovered to ran in seven tries against the Americans.
The first-half was a thrilling affair with England taking just five minutes to take the lead through Stephen Mylers' penalty.
But the Saxons found themselves behind when Mike Petri touched down for the hosts two minutes later.
Two minutes later, England scored their first try when Nick Kennedy crashed over, but Myler missed the conversion.
Myler redeemed himself with two penalties in four minutes, the second after Ronald Suniula was sin-binned.
USA reduced their deficit when Mike Hercus booted over a penalty on 21 minutes, but England took a healthy lead into the break after scoring two tries before half-time.
First, Micky Young crossed the line on 25 minutes with Myler adding the extras. Twelve minutes later, Rob Webber dived over to give the visitors a 10-28 lead at half-time.
Martin Johnson's men cranked up the tempo in the second-half and stretched their lead when Tom Guest scored their fourth try on 45 minutes.
Tom Varndell and Brad Barritt then touched down in the space of eight minutes to give England a 39-point lead.
The home side stopped the one-way traffic when Chris Biller scored a converted try on 66 minutes.
But fittingly the Saxons had the final say with Noah Cato touching down to cap off a ruthless display.