GRR: Eagle Men
The Men's Rugby 7s Olympic draw was confirmed in Tuesday, June 28 in an announcement in Rio de Janeiro.
So a little note in praise of Mike Te’o.
Mike Te’o came to national prominence a few years ago, when Belmont Shore Head Coach Ray Egan said to me and colleague Pat Clifton that he had a U19 player who was good enough to play for his men’s team. He’s a n odd player, said Eagan, because he’s a hooker, who can play center, and we’ve got him playing on the wing.
On a very hot evening in Sacramento, the USA shut out Russia 25-0 in a game that showed some tenacity, but not always precision.
The USA and Russia both struggled to make their chances pay off with a try, but finally the Eagles got on late through Mike Te'o.
The USA Men’s National Team looks to finish off their two-game series in June with Saturday’s clash with Russia in Sacramento.
USA captain Todd Clever will set a new record for most caps by a USA player Saturday when he leads the Eagles out against Russia.
Ths start will ensure Clever of his 68th cap, bypassing Mike MacDonald's old record of 67.