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England's U20 rugby team has made history by winning the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship, marking their first title since 2016. The team's consistent performance, particularly their potent scrum and manipulative defence, were key factors in their success.

England flew back to Heathrow last Saturday as champions, having denied France a fourth consecutive title. The French team had a notable semi-final win over New Zealand, but it was England who ultimately took the championship.

The tournament saw standout performances from several English players. Asher Opoku-Fordjour, a prop, was praised for his dominance in the scrum, while Billy Sela, despite being injured early in the tournament, made significant contributions in the initial matches. Junior Kpoku also impressed, especially in the final against France.

Other teams also had notable performances. New Zealand secured third place, their best finish since winning in 2017. Argentina's pack play was highlighted, although they narrowly missed the semi-finals. Spain, in their first-ever Championship appearance, showed resilience and eventually secured a rankings final win against Fiji.

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