Late try Stumies USA vs Canada
Canada's ability to keep the ball and use that continuity as a defensive tool helped see them through to a 19-16 victory over the USA Saturday in Tokyo.
As a result, Canada takes 3rd in the Pacific Nations Cup and the USA 4th. Jesse Kilgour’s first international try clinched the game for the Canadians, who have an outstanding record against the USA in neutral-site matches.
USA, Canada Men's Teams Name Rosters for Showdown in Tokyo
The USA men's Eagles will take on cross-border rivals Canada in Japan this weekend as both battle for 3rd in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Both teams lost last week, and won't have been delighted with their performances, but both are also looking ahead toward the future.
USA Head Coach Scott Lawrence has, once again, made some changes in the lineup.
Speed of Play Takes Japan to Big Win Over USA
Japan defeated the USA 63-14 Saturday night in Osaka and it was about as much Japan's night as the score might indicate.
Speed is useful in rugby union. So is power. When you combine them, you can be very deadly. That is what Japan brought to the tackle. They hit it up hard and the support personnel thundered into that contest.
USA Names Side to Face Japan in Osaka
The USA Men's Eagles face off with Japan Saturday in the Osaka area in the Pacific Nations Cup semifinals, and the Americans have named their lineup for the match.
The match kicks off at 6:05AM ET September 12 in Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka Prefecture, Higashiosaka City.
On the Road in Japan, Eagles Are Prepared, and a Little Zen
Thursday morning sees the USA and Japan lineups named for the Pacific Nations Cup semifinal as the Eagles get on the road in Higashiosaka City.
The USA team has not played since August 15 against the Argentina XV, but Japan has been active more recently—putting 57 on Canada last week.
