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USA

Nickname: The Eagles
World Cup appearances: 6
World Cup best finish: None

Arguably the most underrated
team in pool B. Although they
are one of the fastest improving
sides in world rugby. Nicknamed
the “Eagles”, the U.S. endured
a difficult Pacific Nations Cup in
2014.
Their most decorated player is
Sanu Manoa who is arguably one
of the best number 8 in the world.
They have only managed to win
three games from six World Cups.
Their target will be not to finish
at the bottom of pool B and
hopefully they will also enjoy the
British experience.
Underrated: The ‘Underrated’ Eagleas
could soar at this years World Cup.

RWC 2015 Fixtures:
20 Sept

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27 Sept

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07 Oct

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11 Oct

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Coach: Mike Tolkin
Captain: Chris Wyles
Union: North America Caribbean Rugby Association

World Cup Squad: Chris
Wyles (c), Danny Barrett,
Chris Baumann, Cameron
Dolan, Andrew Durutalo,
Zach Fenoglio, Eric Fry,
Seamus Kelly, Olive Kilifi,
Niku Kruger, Titi Lamositele,
Scott LaValla, AJ MacGinty,
Samu Manoa, Al McFarland,
Matekitonga Moeakiola,
Takudzwa Ngwenya, Folau
Niua, Thretton Palamo, Greg
Peterson, Mike Petri, John
Quill, Blaine Scully, Hayden
Smith, Louis Stanfill, Andrew
Suniula, Shalom Suniula,
Joseph Taufete’e, Zack Test,
Phil Thiel, Brett Thompson.