USA (10) 10
Tries: DeBartolo
Cons: Hercus
Pens: Hercus

England Saxons (24) 64
Tries: Banahan 3, Skivington, Allen, Foden, penalty, Biggs, Monye
Cons: Lamb (8)
Pen: Lamb

Bath's Matt Banahan enjoyed a productive afternoon in Ottawa

A hat-trick from winger Matt Banahan ensured England Saxons began their Churchill Cup campaign with a convincing win over the USA in Ottawa.

The Saxons took a 24-10 half-time lead through two tries from Banahan and George Skivington, with Gavin DeBartolo touching down for the Eagles.

The visitors dominated the second half with scores from Anthony Allen, Banahan, Ben Foden and a penalty try.

And the last 10 minutes saw Tom Biggs and Ugo Monye adding further tries.

Fly-half Ryan Lamb had a fine game, kicking over eight conversions and adding a penalty, as well as pulling the creative strings in midfield.

The nine-try performance in humid conditions was the perfect start to the Saxons' tour of North America.

"They are a very talented group of players," said coach Steve Bates. "There's still plenty to work on but I'm very pleased with the overall performance.

"I thought George Chuter had a fantastic game, Jordan (Crane) did well too," said Bates.

"Paul Hodgson at scrum-half was outstanding, he rallied the troops and broke well to set up a few scores.

"And of course Matt Banahan scored a hat-trick, so it was a good day all round."

England Saxons: Foden, Biggs, Smith, Allen, Banahan, Lamb, Hodgson, Lloyd, Chuter, Wilson, Blaze, Skivington, Jones, Skinner, Crane.
Replacements: Titterrell, Forster, Guest, Robshaw, Armitage, Abendanon, Monye.

USA: Wyles, DeBartolo, Palefau, Emerick, Tuipulotu, Hercus, Petri, Clever, Bloomfield, Stanfill, van der Giessen, Weidemer, Moeakiola, Crick, MacDonald.
Replacements: Laulaupealu, Slaby, Doyle, Lett, Shaw, Malifa, Esikia.

Referee: A McPherson (SRFU)