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England Dominates Wales in Wheelchair Rugby Opener
30 Oct
Summary
- England began their title defense with a decisive 98-18 victory over Wales.
- Rob Hawkins scored an impressive 11 tries and 52 points.
- Despite the win, Hawkins felt the team did not meet their usual standards.
England has commenced their Wheelchair Rugby World Cup title defense with a resounding 98-18 victory against Wales. The two-time champions outscored Wales significantly, with Rob Hawkins leading the charge with an exceptional 11 tries and 52 individual points. Other try-scorers for England included Nathan Collins, who also made nine conversions, Joe Coyd, Jack Brown, and Mason Billington.
Despite the dominant start, captain Rob Hawkins indicated that the team did not feel they performed to their customary standards. He noted instances of careless errors and points conceded, emphasizing that the victory was merely a stepping stone towards achieving peak performance later in the tournament. Wales showed periods of resilience, keeping pace for the initial 20 minutes with tries from Stuart Williams and Sid Ramsey, but England pulled away decisively before halftime.
In another Group A match, Ireland set a new international points record by defeating the United States 110-10. Joseph Calcott and Cian Horgan were notable try-scorers for Ireland in their record-breaking performance. England's next match is scheduled against the United States on November 3rd, while Ireland will face Wales earlier on the same day.
