MARCUS SMITH scored two tries as England sealed a second bonus-point victory after a win over Italy at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship.
Having beaten Argentina 39-18 in their opening fixture of the tournament, they followed that up with a 43-5 victory over Italy in Perpignan yesterday as Harlequins’ Smith, from Brighton, turned on the style with an impressive opening try.
The former Brighton College student took an off-load midway in the Italy half before a change of pace and side-step past the full-back to go over.
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England led 26-5 at the break with further tries from Tom Parton and Ben Loader (two), while fly-half Smith kicked three conversions. England secured the four-try bonus-point before half-time.
Italy, who defeated Scotland in their opening fixture, responded through Antoine Koffi but it was all they could muster in a half dominated by Steve Bates’ side.
Second-half scores from Smith, Gabriel Ibitoye and Rory Brand added gloss to a impressive performance from England.
Sam Lewis was sent off late on for his high challenge but England saw out the rest of the game with ease. England end their pool B fixtures against Scotland on Thursday in Beziers (8pm).
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