GRR: National Teams
CHICAGO – While more than 61,500 rugby fans inside Soldier Field Nov. 1 will witness history as the world champion New Zealand All Blacks play their first match in the United States since 1980 against the USA Eagles, many more will be tuning into the match around the world on TV and online.
The Eagles are going to lose by 85 points against New Zealand’s B team and shouldn’t even both and the sellout at Soldier Field is all smoke and mirrors and you should worry about the players getting pissed off because they don’t get a slice, and USA Rugby sold the farm to The Legacy Agency and won’t get much money anyway.
CHICAGO – Men’s Eagles Head Coach Mike Tolkin has selected 23 players to face the New Zealand All Blacks in a historic match at a sold-out Soldier Field Nov. 1.
Making his 60th appearance in an Eagles shirt, Todd Clever will captain the side wearing No. 6 alongside Scott Lavalla. The flankers will go up against Victor Vito and Sam Cane in black.
(This has been updated with a change in our lineup due to Cam Dolan's injury)
The USA Men’s National Team still has a day to get its game-day roster set, but here’s a look at what you should expect:
While the USA Men’s 15s team is preparing to take on the All Blacks, a team that has faced New Zealand frequently, the USA Men’s 7s team, is hard at work getting ready for tournaments in Dubai and South Africa.