Eagles Right Ship in Second Half to Down Zimbabwe
The warning had been there, don't look past ZImbabwe, and while we at GRR World Headquarters wouldn't say the Eagles looked past the Sables, they certainly played as if whatever they did would flumox their opponents.
The result was that Zimbabwe took a lead into halftime and had taken the American fans out of the game and put their own fans into it.
Big Game Sunday as USA U20s Face Japan
We're into the placement games and playoffs for the Junior World Championships.
Every team gets to play five games in this tournament, with Sunday, July 12 and Monday, July 13 being the day for the 4th matches for everyone.
The final placement matches will be held July 17 and July 18.
More Big Rocks to Move for Eagles Against Zimbabwe
What are the big rocks this week?
Last week the USA Men's 15s looked at tough, disciplined defense, set piece, and the kicking game.
USA Names Lineup to Face a Dangerous Zimbabwe Side Saturday
USA Men's Head Coach Scott Lawrence has made a few changes to the Eagles lineup to face Zimbabwe Saturday in Charlotte.
Alex Maughan, who more often plays prop, will line up at hooker. Lance Williams comes in to make his Eagles debut at flanker. Makeen Alikhan comes in No. 8.
USA U20s Drop Pool Finale to Ireland
The positives and negatives of each team's game came home to roost as Ireland's U20s won convincingly over the USA U20s in the Junior World Championship Tuesday in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Ireland came into the game as one of the best in the competition at ball retention and ruck success. The USA came into the game with one of the lowest tackle success rates.
