England, Australia, NZ make winning starts
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England made a winning start to their campaign in the Cathay Pacific-HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Friday by defeating opening pool stage opponents Wales.
Tries by captain Tom Mitchell, Dan Bibby, Phil Burgess and James Rodwell saw England home 26-19, but they were made to work hard by a Wales team that responded with a Luke Morgan double, plus one touchdown from full Wales international Rhodri Williams.
"The atmosphere in Hong Kong is incredible and the first game can often be difficult, adjusting to everything that is going on," Mitchell said.
"We didn't stick to our game-plan the way w…
