USA qualifies for Rugby World Cup

By Rusiate Baleilevuka

02/07/2017

Mike Te'o scores for the United States against Canada in the first leg of their qualifying series last week in Hamilton, Ontario.

USA have qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup after beating Canada 52‑16 in their second leg match in San Diego.

The Eagles will go into Pool C with England, Argentina, France and Oceania 2, with Canada needing to find an alternate route to the tournament.

The first game in Hamilton was drawn 28‑28 but USA were too good on their home ground as they ran in eight tries in front of their own supporters.

Meanwhile the Pacific Nations Cup will also be the qualifier for Fiji, Tonga and Samoa where the winner will go into Pool D with Australia, Wales, Georgia and America 2.

The Vodafone Flying Fijians will take on Tonga at 2pm Saturday.

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