Elliot Minchella helping the England Academy to victory in the second Test
WEST Bowling product Eliott Minchella (Leeds Rhinos) has helped England Academy to their first victory over the Australian Schoolboys in four years.
The tourists were beaten 28-14 in the second Test at Leigh Sports Village, ensuring that the series was drawn 1-1.
On a night of bitter cold and swirling sleet, England's tries came from Ash Handley, Jack Logan, Jansin Turgut, Robbie Ward and Jack Johnson, Jordan Abdul landing four goals.
Academy coach Richard Marshall said: "The boys got what they deserved. They worked really well all week and put in a strong performance for 80 minutes."
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