International Rugby News
Italy held on to defeat the USA 24-20 in a tense, physical test match in San Jose.
The Eagles looked very capable at times and scored two tries, but penalty trouble hurt them at crucial moments.
It's down to one day for eight men's Rugby 7s teams in the quest for a spot in the 2016 Olympic Games.
The USA and Italy prepare to meet for the first time in four years at Avaya Stadium Saturday at 6pm Pacific Time.
Both teams got their time in on the Avaya field Friday in the captain's runs.
The USA Rugby South U19 program is back playing in the Rugby Americas North 15s championships.
The Panthers will compete July 7-17 against teams from the Caribbean, as they have in previous years, representing the USA.
The USA faces Italy Saturday at 6pm Pacific Time at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif., hoping to get off the schneid after four straight losses to the Azzurri.
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