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Francis scores on full England debut

COCKRILL STORMS TO VICTORY AFTER POOR START

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Former Maidstone player Piers Francis made his full debut for the senior England team on Saturday. The 26-year-old scored a try as Eddie Jones’ side beat Argentina 35-25 to complete a 2- 0 Test series victory in Santa Fe. Francis has spent much of his club career in New Zealand but is now eligible to play for England after he agreed a move to Premiershi­p side Northampto­n Saints for the 2017-18 season.

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