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USA loses to Argentina 17-14. Ebner was on the field for the losing score in extra time.
USA loses to Argentina 17-14. Ebner was on the field for the losing score in extra time.
That's really impressive. Argentina are a top tier rugby side.
The US women finished 5th which is also very good.
Since I'm not a rugby person, I was wondering how good Argentina is supposed to be. They appeared to dominate most of the play. The US finally broke through in the 2nd half when Argentina had 2 in the "penalty box", or whatever it's called in Rugby. The US took a 14-12 lead with about 30 seconds to go. But one of the quirks of rugby is that as long as the losing team controls the ball, the game goes on even when the clock runs out. Argentina controlled the ball down the field and finally scored. The only US player in sight was Ebner, so I don't know if he blew an assignment or if it was a general breakdown.
BTW, Japan beat New Zealand, which I assume is an upset of some type.
But one of the quirks of rugby is that as long as the losing team controls the ball, the game goes on even when the clock runs out. Argentina controlled the ball down the field and finally scored. The only US player in sight was Ebner, so I don't know if he blew an assignment or if it was a general breakdown.
thanks for spoiling my DVR......
just busting stones
Ebner not playing the 1st match.
He also had a nice open-field tackle and a couple of solid carries, but he didn't really look like the same rugby wildman I had seen on film.
He probably didn't want to get hurt and screw up his day job