International Rugby News
Can the USA make adjustments to beat Canada in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals?
Certainly they weren't out of the game, and the weird referee non-calls aside, the Eagles showed they could retain ball, make ground, and score tries.
Canada has defeated the USA 29-14 in the Women's Rugby World Cup, but both have more rugby to give.
The Eagles put in quite a brave performance and while they were led by their stars, Kate Zackary, Alev Kelter, and Hope Rogers, there were moments for others, too.
The Currie Cup champion Airlink Pumas defeated the USA Falcons 33-15 Friday in Bloemfontein in a game that actually held several positives for the Americans.
Canada has named their squad to face the USA in this weekend's Pool B match.
This is the third game in RWC 2021 (for clarity, the Women's Rugby World Cup played in 2022).
USA Women's 15s Head Coach Rob Cain has made only three changes to the Eagles' starting 15 to face Canada Sunday in New Zealand (Saturday night in the USA).