Eagles - Who Stayed, Who LeftThe USA Men’s National Team now looks to face Romania without some big-name players. Brett Thompson left the field early against New Zealand. He had been nursing a shoulder injury and may well have reinjured that.
USA v NZ Gallery
Check out our photos from Saturday's USA v NZ game.
All photos by David Barpal, who did a superb job for Goff Rugby Report.
What Happened to Troy Hall?Troy Hall cannot play for the USA Men's National Team for six months because he did not notify the US Anti-Doping Agency that he was making a comeback to international rugby early enough. Hall was named in the game-day squad for Saturday's test match against New Zealand, but on Saturday morning he was scratched, and Tim Stanfill was named in his place.
A Post-Game Talk with Scott LaValla
It’s hard to find a USA player who played a better game than Scott LaValla. The Stade Francais openside flanker was in full flight with his skill set, which centers on his defense, his security, and his lineout.
NZ Commentators Weigh in on Eagles
It’s tough to lose 74-6 but the sting can be tempered by winning some respect.
It’s obvious from the way players greeted each other after Saturday’s USA v New Zealand test in Chicago that the victors held respect for their hosts.
