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The USA Men’steam ended their Dubai weekend winless and in last place.
This is a new team with a new coach and they played like it, showing ability, and pushing their opposition, but they were unable to put in a full 14 minutes. This wasn't for lack of effort, it was mostly for lack of experience.
The new-look USA women's 7s team took 5th in Dubai and finished 3-2, losing twice to France but overall showing a ton of potential.
After winning their pool but losing to France 14-5 on Day One, the Eagles faced France again in the quarterfinals on Day Two. They lost again, but worse, 38-12.
USA vs FranceThe first half against France was a bit of a disaster.
It's important to remember that the USA men's 7s team is not only on a rebuilding course, but is rebuilding off a group that was on a rebuilding course.
It was a good Day One for the USA women's 7s team in Dubai, as the Eagles came away as winners of their pool with a 2-1 day.
The 12-hour time difference and a long day might have caught up with them at the end, as they dropped their last game 14-5 to a very physical and defensively-minded French team, but overall this was a positive opening day for the 2024-25 season.
A new era begins for the USA women’s 7s team tonight as they take on Great Britain, Spain, and France between midnight and 750AM ET.
As expected, several veterans from the last Olympic cycle are taking time off either because of nagging injuries, retirement, or just some time off.
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