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In pictures: RAF defeat the Army in opening Under-23s Inter Services fixture in rainy conditions

Army U23s line up alongside the RAF U23s ahead of their Inter Services clash — Army U23s line up alongside the RAF U23s ahead of their Inter Services clash (Credit: Alligin Photography)

Army U23s huddle up as they look to begin their Inter Services title defence — Army U23s huddle up as they look to begin their Inter Services title defence (Credit: Alligin Photography)

The Army got the early advantage after scoring the only converted try in the first half — The Army got the early advantage after scoring the only converted try in the first half (Credit: Alligin Photography)

The RAF found themselves 7-0 down by the time half-time came — The RAF found themselves 7-0 down by the time half-time came (Credit: Alligin Photography)

The Army battled wet and muddy conditions to give themselves the early advantage — The Army battled wet and muddy conditions to give themselves the early advantage (Credit: Alligin Photography)

The RAF looked to score their first try of the game in the second half — The RAF looked to score their first try of the game in the second half (Credit: Alligin Photography)

The RAF scored their first try in the second half but failed to convert it afterwards — The RAF scored their first try in the second half but failed to convert it afterwards (Credit: Alligin Photography)

The RAF fight hard to change the narrative of the game deep into the second half — The RAF fight hard to change the narrative of the game deep into the second half (Credit: Alligin Photography)

Wet and muddy conditions made it tough for the players to get to the touchline — Wet and muddy conditions made it tough for the players to get to the touchline (Credit: Alligin Photography)

Disappointment for the Army as a late RAF penalty kick saw them lose 7-8 — Disappointment for the Army as a late RAF penalty kick saw them lose 7-8 (Credit: Alligin Photography)

Army U23s line up alongside the RAF U23s ahead of their Inter Services clash

Army U23s huddle up as they look to begin their Inter Services title defence

The Army got the early advantage after scoring the only converted try in the first half

The RAF found themselves 7-0 down by the time half-time came

The Army battled wet and muddy conditions to give themselves the early advantage

The RAF looked to score their first try of the game in the second half

The RAF scored their first try in the second half but failed to convert it afterwards

The RAF fight hard to change the narrative of the game deep into the second half

Wet and muddy conditions made it tough for the players to get to the touchline

Disappointment for the Army as a late RAF penalty kick saw them lose 7-8

The opening Under-23s Inter Services clash saw the RAF win against defending champions, the Army, in a tight clash despite tricky weather conditions.

The RAF made a last-minute comeback when a penalty kick gave them the three points needed to give them the 7-8 win over the Army.

The RAF Under-23s will look to win the Inter Services title when they face the Navy at their next clash on 23 November.

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