Navy assault torpedoed by Matavesi’s mad red

By SAM JACKSON
Army 22
Navy 14

Done it again: The Army boys celebrate retaining the Babcock Trophy in front of a full house at Twickenham

THE ARMY held out to defend their Babcock trophy at a sold-out Twickenham, thanks largely to a red card shown to Navy centre Josh Matavesi in the first half.
In the annual affair in front of 80,000 people, the Army triumphed after Matavesi was sent off in the first half.
Despite the RAF having already won the Inter Services Championship, there was still a lot of Forces pride on the line.
The Navy dominated the early exchanges with th...

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