International Rugby News
Danny Barrett may be figuring it out.
The United States 7s forward put in a good weekend’s work in Las Vegas, and with his physical, sometimes fractious play, and wild hair, he has put some in mind of Todd Clever when Clever was the enforcer on the 7s team.
After Sunday's loss to South Africa in the 3rd/4th game, USA Coach Mike Friday said "I hate to lose, but sometimes that's how you learn."
After a torrid start to the tournament, the Eagles fell on hard times on Sunday. But still they finished 4th, moving up in the Sevens World Series standings. Fiji won 35-19, beating New Zealand in the final.
Being brought down to Earth is no fun.
Saturday night was a time of some small measure of euphoria for USA fans, and the players at the USA 7s. The Eagles were in the Cup Semis, and they could win the tournament.
Well it won't be the Cup Final for the USA as the Eagles lost 26-12 to New Zealand, showing a little bit of the nerves they have displayed in the past when playing in front of their home fans.
The USA 7s will undergo some changes in 2016, following after what seems to be the tournament's best long weekend yet.