Bristol University take on England at water-polo

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Friday, March 06, 2009
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International water-polo is taking place in Bristol on Saturday when England Under-19s take on the current BUCS (British University and Colleges Sport) champions the University of Bristol.

The match will be held at the University's swimming pool in the Students' Union, Clifton, at 4.45pm (accessed via Richmond Hill Avenue).

Water-polo is one of the oldest Olympic team sports. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper with a a maximum of six substitutes.

On show on Saturday for the hosts is former junior international goalkeeper Elliot Murphy who starred in the 2006 European Championships in Romania.

Bristol swimmer Stuart Fennel, 17, from the Bristol Central club which trains at the Union pool features for the England side.

Entrance is £2 for spectators which includes a program.

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