World Sevens Series – CAPE TOWN
ENGLAND topped Pool C after a hard-fought victory over Scotland maintained their 100 per cent record on day one to set up a quarterfinal clash with New Zealand.
Simon Amor's side had earlier defeated Uganda and Argentina and ended with a 12-7 victory over Scotland despite trailing 7-0 at the break following Glenn Bryce's intercept try.
But captain Tom Mitchell inspired the fightback by finishing off a fine move from England's own try-line before Ruaridh McConnochie found space to score the winner.
Amor said: “We haven't quite hit our straps but it was pleasing to get the win against a very good Scotland team. Our rugby was not as good as it could be but we will rest up and give it our best shot tomorrow.”
England won their opening fixture against Uganda 36-0 with tries from Harry Glover, Phil Burgess, Dan Norton, McConnochie and an Ollie Lindsay-Hague double.
England, who won bronze at the series opener in Dubai last week, then defeated Argentina 24-7 in their second match. They led 12-7 at the break with tries from Glover and Norton, who crossed for his second with a minute to go for his 272nd series try. Charlie Hayter's final score added the gloss.
