USA in Cup QFs After 2-1 DayThe USA Men’s 7s team is into the Cup Quarterfinals in the Nelson Mandela Bay 7s in Port Elizabeth, South Africa after two impressive victories to cap off Day One. After losing 26-0 to South Africa in their opener, the Eagles shocked Wales 38-12 and then defeated a fairly pedestrian Kenyan side 33-5.
Some Things to Address for PE 7sThe USA Men’s 7s team gets to rebound from a frustrating Dubai 7s in South Africa and should have some of their banged up players back available to play. Zach Test was held out of the Day Two games in Dubai thanks to an ankle injury. Perry Baker saw little time on Day Two after a shoulder stinger.
Busy 2015 for Eagle MenThe USA Men’s National Team will not have to dance around too many pro player availabilities in 2015 as they look ahead to the Rugby World Cup. The Eagles’ season looks to include five or six test matches, plus as many as three non-test games before they arrive in England for the 2015 Rugby World Cup
France Over USA in Bowl SemisJulien Saubade’s two second-half tries were the difference in the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens Bowl Semifinal Saturday as France ended the Men’s Eagles Sevens’ weekend with a 24-15 win. The Eagles gain five points from the second leg of the 2014-15 World Rugby HSBC Sevens World Series.
