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USA 7s coach Friday includes serial try scorers Baker and Isles in Dubai 7s team

USA 7s coach Friday includes serial try scorers Baker and Isles in Dubai 7s team

By Naveel Krishant
29/11/2019
Former track star Carlin Isles scored a series-high 49 tries last season. (AAP: Paul Miller)

USA 7s coach Mike Friday has included serial try-scorers Perry Baker and Carlin Isles in his team for the Dubai 7s.

They have scored 371 tries between them for the US.

Friday has also included players such as Danny Barrett, Madison Hughes, Stephen Tomasin, Matai Leuta, and Kevon Williams.

Friday says preseason as always is a healthy balance between trying to evolve and get better on and off the pitch and ensuring they are ready to cope with the long season ahead.

He adds they realize they are far from the finished article and know they have much more work to do to ensure they are able to compete in what will be an even more competitive season for all.

The USA is pooled with Australia, Scotland, and Ireland.

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