The Welsh got off to an ominous start, scoring out wide after just one minute. But the US side bounced back immediately. Some slick work in the centres put flanker Alex Magleby into space and some more quick hands saw wing Jovesa Naivalu finish in the 5th minute.
While the Welsh scored again just ten minutes later, flyhalf Link Wilfley kept the USA in touch with a penalty about halfway through the first period- the Welsh Development side guilty of pulling down the American maul.
The Wales Development team, captained by well-known international Craig Quinnell, then put together three tries before the halftime whistle, and at34-10, the final result was secure.
But the Eagles were not done. A good period of possession and pressure before the half ended with Naivalu bundled into touch just shy of the Welsh line and more was to come in the second spell. The USA mid-weekers came out after the whistle with their determination undiminished. And while the Welsh professionals were efficient in finishing their chances, the Eagles worked hard to finish their opportunities.
Towards the end of the second half, the USA were rewarded for a sustained attack when hooker Robbie Flynn barged over. And the Eagles' final try came from David Care in the last moments of the game. Again the US side was on the attack, and the flanker charged down a would-be Welsh clearing kick.
The Eagles end their tour at Millennium Stadium Saturday with a full international against Wales.
Final: Wales Development 46 USA 20 (halftime Wales Dev. 34-10)
Wales Dev.:
Tries: Quinnell (2), Davey, Owen,, Watkins, Williams
Conv: Davey (5)
Pens: Davey (2)
USA:
Tries: Care, Flynn, Naivalu
Conv: Wilfley
Pens: Wilfley
Referee: Gerard Borreani (France)
United States: Andre Blom (capt.); Chip Curtis, Jason Keyter, Mark Dunning, Jovesa Naivalu; Link Wilfley, Mose Timoteo; Jason Wood, Robbie Flynn, Paul Still, Tom Kelleher, Matt Kane, David Care, Alex Magleby, JohnBurke.
