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Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

England finish the game with Witty capping of a fine game with a try. Jennings converts and that is the final play of the game and England start the defence of their Junior World Cup with an impressive 59-7 win against Japan. Thanks for tuning into today's game and enjoy the rest of the U20's Rugby tonight.

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Moeakiola knocks on and Mitchell clears the ball and that could be the final opportunity for Japan in the game.

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Japan win the turnover and they are now deep inside the English half as they look for a second consolation try.

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

England still with possession inside the japanese half as they look to finish with another try. Just over 5 minutes left in the game.

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Finally after some Japanese pressure England finally get into the Japanese half.

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Deliberate knock on.

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

The referee agrees and Japan are awarded a penalty try. Noguchi adds the extras.

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

Surely that should be a penalty try as a deliberate knock-on from Clark prevents Japan from crossing the whitewash.

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

The Japanese are continuing to enjoy a fine start to the second half but are still yet to find a way past this English defence.

Ultimate Rugby Jun 6

So close for Japan as Highashikawa runs clear and looks to be over in the corner but there is no way past Perkins who tackles him into touch.