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Had coach Chris Brown has made two changes to his Women’s Eagles side to compete at the Dubai Sevens. The team is looking to follow up on their impressive performance in Glendale that saw them finish second to New Zealand.
Jordan Gray is rested having recently returned from the Eagles XVs tour to Europe, while Lauren Thunen and 13th player Kacey McCravy miss out. Recalled is dual international Joanne Fa’avesi while there is a first selection for Central Washington star Ashlee Byrge.
Alev Kelter and Ilona Maher are both included. The duo earned official HSBC Dream Team selections for their outstanding individual efforts at Infinity Park.
The Eagles have been drawn in Pool B along with China, England, and Australia. Day One takes place on Thursday, November 29 with the knockout stages taking place on Friday, November 30.
USA WOMEN’S EAGLES SEVENS
Ashlee Byrge, Lauren Doyle (co-capt.), Cheta Emba, Joanne Fa’avesi, Abby Gustaitis, Nicole Heavirland (co-capt.), Alev Kelter, Ilona Maher, Alena Olsen, Stephanie Rovetti, Naya Tapper, Kristen Thomas
POOL FIXTURES
Thu, Nov 29 – 13:06 local / 01:06 PT / 04:06 ET – vs China
Thu, Nov 29 – 16:02 local / 04:02 PT / 07:02 ET – vs England
Thu, Nov 29 – 18:59 local / 06:59 PT / 09:59 ET – vs Australia
