GRR: USA U23s
It was exactly what they needed and also exactly what they didn't want when it comes to two USA age-grade games South of the Equator Saturday.
While we will report opn the RAN U19 final later today, the tour wrapup games for the USA U23 men and the USA U18 boys were in direct contrast to each other.
The final test for the USA U23s is expected to be the toughest as the tourists face off with the Maties of Stellenbosch University Saturday at historical Danie Craven Stadium.
For Head Coach Agustin Cavalieri, this is undoubtedly going to be a more difficult game.
The last 36 hours saw the USA age-grade teams win four games by a total score of 210-33.
The USA U23s beat Boland Academy 57-26 on Tuesday in a game in which the Americans’ power in contact told the story.
Boland struggled to contain the USA U23 maul, and as a result, any penalties inside the hosts’ half were trouble.
The USA U23 men are opening their South Africa tour with tomorrow's matchup against Western Province.
Officially it's a UXI Sport International XV. UXI Sport runs an academy at the Western Province union HQ.
The roster for the USA U23 men to tour South Africa has been confirmed.
The lineup of players includes four from D1A champs Cal and five from D1A runners-up Life University. Anthem RC Academy also contributes four players.