The opening day of the November Internationals saw the USA at home to the Māori All Blacks. The visitors powered to an impressive victory, reminding organizers of the need to schedule fixtures with all of the USA’s talent unbound by club commitments in Europe.
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Both teams are to play again over the coming weeks. The Māori All Blacks fly south to São Paulo to face Brazil next Saturday. Their tour then concludes in Santiago against Chile. The USA are to play three test matches in Europe, doing so with their top talent available.