USA Looks to Be 1% Better vs Samoa
The USA kicks off against Samoa in Denver at 2:30 PM ET in what will decide who is 5th in the Pacific Nations Cup, and, more importantly, is a World Cup 2027 Qualifier.
For USA Head Coach Scott Lawrence, the importance of the game is more about it being the next game, not how big a game it is.
Eagle Men Named to Face Samoa in RWC Qualifier
USA Men's Head Coach Scott Lawrence has chosen his gameday 23 to face Samoa Sunday at Dicks Sporting Goods Park in Denver.
Huge Next Two Weeks in International Rugby in the USA
The schedule for the next two weeks in the Pacific Nations Cup (and maybe more) is set.
This coming weekend at Dick's Sporting Goods Park the PNC semis and the 5th-6th game are set. Buy tickets here>>
Japan Defeats USA, But Eagles Improve
The USA men put together an improved performance in their second pool game in the Pacific Nations Cup, and while Japan won the game, there were some steps forward for the Eagles.
Japan was expected to be fast and to offload well and to be difficult in the kicking game. Most of that came to pass, although the USA kicking game seemed much improved Saturday in Sacramento.
Eagle Men Look to Reestablish The Character of Their Play vs Japan
With a different captain and some other lineout changes, the USA Men’s team is looking to regather some momentum against Japan on Saturday.
Japan is certainly favored, and the likelihood is that the Eagles will be playing Samoa next week in Denver for 5th.
That game will be a winner-take-all for a Rugby World Cup 2027 place.
