GRR: Pan-Am Games
Here are some stats from the Pan-Am Games Rugby 7s competition.
As you can see, there is a big difference between the top teams in both groups and the rest, however, the gap is probably wider among the women. The USA did not give up a single point until they met Canada in the final. Canada, for their part, averaged 38 points per game.
Check back for our updates on the Pan-Am Games final day.
Consolation Semis-WomenParaguay has shown flashes in the tournament and came away with a nice win 14-10 over Chile.
Paraguay 14
Tries: Viveros, Gauta
Convs: Viveros 2
Chile 10
Tries: Villarroel, N. Badilla
The Pan-Am Games kicks off Friday in Santiago, Chile, with two USA teams facing two somewhat distinct goals.
The USA Men's team is a group of mostly younger players and this tournament has been traditionally used as a testing ground for Eagle prospects.
Young USA Men's Team to Pan-Am Sevens
With all the talk about Olympic qualification for the USA 7s teams, it’s important to remember that there’s another Olympic-style event on a nearer horizon-the Pan Am Games.
USA Women's 7s Head Coach Emilie Bydwell has named the squad to compete in the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.
The Games run from October 20 to November 5, with the 7s tournament running November 3-4.