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Match Official:

Lions claim Four Nations crown

IRISH WOLFHOUNDS 0 v 38 ENGLISH LIONS
Limerick, Ireland

The English Lions sealed the Community Game Four Nations title with a 38-0 win over the Irish Wolfhounds in Limerick.

Previous wins over Wales (56-8) and Scotland (48-14) had put the Lions in the driving seat to claim the title and a convincing display in mid-west Ireland underlined their dominance in the competition.

Full-back Jordan Precious led the way with a try and five goals, whilst the Lions other six tries came from a brace to centre Steve King and further efforts to Tony Baker, Nathan Kitson, Caldon Bravo and Matthew Meaden.

“The whole squad has worked really hard over the last few months and this is a fitting end to a great campaign,” said a delighted Lions head coach Jimmy Taylor.

“The commitment shown by the players and staff has been tremendous and this was another great display.

“Just like the previous wins it was a real team effort with our defence and discipline the key.

“We can take some real encouragement from the Four Nations campaign as we looked forward to our next test which will be a trip to Canada in October for a two-game tour.


IRISH WOLFHOUNDS
1 Adam Brace
2 Joe Taylor
3 Jay-jay Baird
4 Joe Mulhern
5 Callum McKeen
6 Brian Flanagan
7 James McBride
8 Wayne Kerr
9 Joe Hinchcliffe
10 Tom McQueen
11 Alan Trennior
12 Sam Willings
13 Simon Deevy
SUBS
14 Matty Haddon
15 Aaron McKlusky
16 Brendan Burke
17 Robbie Stewart


ENGLISH LIONS
1 Jordan Precious (Myton Warriors)
2 Neil Wall (Bradford Dudley Hill)
3 Stephen King (Wigan St Judes)
4 Peter Caddy (Wath Brow Hornets)
5 Anthony Atherton (Wigan St. Patricks)
6 Ian Kerman (West Hull)
7 Tony Baker (Ince Rose Bridge)
8 David Dunwell (Bradford Dudley Hill)
9 Nathan Kitson (Bradford Dudley Hill)
10 Lee Fewlass ( Myton Warriors)
11 Caldon Bravo (Hunslet Warriors)
12 Lee Roberts (East Hull)
13 Sean Wildbore (Skirlaugh)
SUBS
14 Mathew Meaden (Ince Rose Bridge)
15 Kenny Baker (Ince Rose Bridge)
16 Marc Donnelly (Myton Warriors)
17 Anthony Gallear (Wigan St Patricks)

SCORERS
Tries: Precious, King (2), Baker, Kitson, Bravo, Meadon
Goals: Precious (5)

MAN OF THE MATCH: Tony Baker (English Lions)

REFEREE: Brandon Robinson