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The USA was victory on their mind after sending a strong Women’s Eagles side to compete at the Kitakyushu Sevens tournament. Entering the tournament in 2nd place overall, the team will be lead once again by co-captains Nicole Heavirland and Lauren Doyle.
Other stars named include six more WRWC 2017 tourists along with Heavirland. Kris Thomas, Cheta Emba, and Naya Tapper were outstanding outside backs at the tournament while Jordan Gray-Matyas starred at No8. Backs Alev Kelter and Kayla Canett also made the trip with Kelter among the best in show.
With three tournaments to play on the 2018-19 HSBC Sevens Series, the Eagles hold a 16-point lead over 5th-place France. The top four teams at the season’s end will earn direct qualification for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The two-day tournament begins on Saturday, April 20 local time, late Friday evening North American time. Competing against the USA in Pool C will be Ireland, Fiji, and England.
A complete fixture list can be seen here. All matches will be streamed live on Facebook.
