International Rugby News
It’s tough to lose 74-6 but the sting can be tempered by winning some respect.
It’s obvious from the way players greeted each other after Saturday’s USA v New Zealand test in Chicago that the victors held respect for their hosts.
CHICAGO – Sonny Bill Williams returned to the New Zealand All Blacks for the first time in two years and gave the sold-out crowd at Soldier Field a show Saturday as the Eagles fell to the Rugby World Cup champions, 74-6.
New Zealand put on a clinic in defeating the USA 74-6 before a sold out Soldier Field in Chicago.
The USA has reportedly made a late change in their lineup for the USA v New Zealand game in Chicago Saturday.
Tim Stanfill is now on the subs bench in favor of Troy Hall. There is, apparently, some question regarding Hall's eligibility, although that is not confirmed. Hall earlier qualified for the USA on residency.