ENGLAND under 18s fell to their first defeat of the season with a 29-19 loss to Wales at Ebbw Vale.

Two scores from number eight Sam Moore gave England a 12-10 lead at the break before Dewi Cross, Harri Morgan and a penalty try saw Wales secure victory.

Worcester Warriors' Nick Rigby started for England along with fellow forwards Ted Hill, of Worcester Sixth Form College, and James Scott. Nick David was on the bench.

England turn their attention to the U18 International Series which starts a week on Saturday.