England are through to the semi-finals of the International Rugby Board’s Junior World Championship for the third successive year.

They rested skipper Jacob Rowan (Leeds Carnegie) from their 17-9 victory over France in Argentina, and will play their last-four match against Australia on Thursday.

However, the former Bradford Grammar School pupil from Cononley, who was recently on loan to Otley, did skipper the side during their 36-21 victory over Ireland, also played in Rosario.

England started the group with a 48-22 success over the hosts.