International Rugby News
The USA beat Japan 30-17 in the Rugby World Cup, overcoming a pretty poor first half to finally find their scoring touch.
Japan scored early on a smart kick-and-chase, followed by a weakside lineout move.
The Toyota Cheetahs of South Africa defeated the USA Falcons 53-25 Friday night in Bloemfontein, Free State, making it plain that the Eagles program still has some work to do.
The USA Falcons lost to Uruguay XV 50-27 Thursday night on the first leg of their two-game series in South America.
USA Men's 15s Head Coach Gary Gold has named his USA Falcons team to face the Toyotah Cheetahs Friday, October 14 in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa.
The game kicks off at noon on Friday and will be shown on FloRugby.
It's been a tough several days for the USA women's national team after they lost to Italy in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup.
They have had to examine that game and learn from it but at the same time focus on a crucial game against Japan.