The USA Eagles are in Auckland to face the Black Ferns and are eyeing their first win of the Pacific 4 Sequence, whereas their hosts might be determined for an enormous scoreline to win again the match trophy.
New Zealand shares prime spot on the desk with Canada, that means it may come right down to bonus factors and factors differential ought to either side emerge victorious this weekend.
The Eagles occupy the underside of the desk after a decent loss to the Wallaroos in spherical two, however are hoping some personnel shifts will assist steer them in the fitting path.
Sariah Ibarra, Paige Stathopoulos, and Freda Tafuna have been promoted to the beginning XV, with Aliva Leatherman becoming a member of the reserves.
“We’re centered on bouncing again. There have been numerous nice parts from the sport final week, however we simply weren’t capable of convert sufficient alternatives into factors. Set piece is an enormous a part of our DNA, and our capability to transition might be a secondary focus to present us extra possibilities to attain,” head coach Sione Fukofuka mentioned.
“We all know what the Black Ferns will carry. We’re anticipating a bodily, up-tempo attacking mindset. They’ve acquired some very gifted gamers, they’re very nicely coached, they usually’ll be lifted by their dwelling crowd. We’re getting ready to match that power and produce our Eagles’ DNA to the fore – being bodily, utilizing the ball nicely and having alternatives to attain off set piece.”
USA group to play New Zealand
- Hope Rogers
- Paige Stathopoulos
- Keia Mae Sagapolu
- Hallie Taufoou
- Erica Jarrell
- Freda Tafuna
- Kate Zackary
- Rachel Johnson
- Olivia Ortiz
- Sariah Ibarra
- Cheta Emba
- McKenzie Hawkins
- Ilona Maher
- Emily Henrich
- Bulou Mataitoga
Reserves
16. Kathryn Treder
17. Alivia Leatherman
18. Charli Jacoby
19. Rachel Ehrecke
20. Tahlia Brody
21. Cass Bargell
22. Nicole Heavirland
23. Tess Feury
