Euro Sevens glory for Worcester duo (From Worcester News)

Euro Sevens glory for Worcester duo

8:30pm Sunday 12th July 2009 in

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WORCESTER duo Abi Chamberlain and Sarah Guest were in the England Women’s Sevens squad that lifted the European Sevens title.

The IRB Women’s World Cup Plate champions added the European crown to their bulging silverware cabinet, beating Spain 20-12 in the final in Hanover, Germany.

On the way to the final, Guest weighed in with one try, while Chamberlain kicked four conversions during the tournament.

England’s last game was a thrilling contest with the Red Roses down to five players at one point during the 20-minute match.

And after going 10-12 down in the second-half they came back out firing with Saracens’ Claire Allan and Wasps’ Heather Fisher touching down for two vital tries.

England head coach Gary Street said: “The squad showed incredible determination to come back from being two players down.

“The guts, courage and honour these players have is incredible especially after a long training period.

“We are delighted to have won the European Sevens and to do so in such style is impressive.”

On route to the knock-out stages England touched down for 15 tries and conceded just one.