GRR: USA U20s
The Wales U20 women defeated the USA U20 38-31 Saturday in the Transatlantic Quad Series at Cardiff Arms Park.
The teams battled back and forth throughout, with the USA starting strong, but penalty troubles allowed Wales to take control in the second half.
Scotland defeated the USA in the World Rugby U20 Trophy final in Edinburgh Wednesday, taking the championship game 48-10.
The USA U20s face off against Scotland Wednesday afternoon in the World Rugby U20 Trophy and Head Coach Neethling Gericke had one work for his players.
Trust.
"Trust the gameplan, trust your process, play for each other, and enjoy the last right together." That's what Gericke told his players yesterday.
The USA Men's U20s defeated Kenya 30-17 Friday in Edinburgh, Scotland to secure a place in the World Rugby U20 Trophy final on July 17.
The word of caution is that the USA U20 men have not arrived; there is still work to do.
Yes the Junior Eagles beat Netherlands; yes they beat Uruguay; yes their next opponent, Kenya, is 0-2; all of that is true. But expecting the Kenya game to be a foregone conclusion isn't smart.