USA - Rugby World Cup 2015
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Photo of USA's Todd Clever running with the ball against Uruguay during a Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier -
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South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: (Re-transmission of #491690038 with alternative crop) Bryan Habana of South Africa goes over for their third try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and USA at Olympic Stadium on October 7, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: AJ MacGinty of USA in action during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Michael Leitch of Japan (2R) and team mates pose for a photo after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of Japan signs autogrpahs after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: The Japanese team celebrate after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Luke Thompson of Japan is tackled by Samu Manoa of the United States during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Japanese team celebrate after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 FAREWELL: Japanese players bid goodbye to their fans as they show off an autographed flag after lighting up the competition -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 IN THE CLEAR: Chris Wyles has no challengers as he crosses the line and easily touches for United States' second try -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Luke Thompson of Japan looks on during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Amanaki Mafi of Japan goes over to score their third try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 MAFI HAPPY: Japan's Amanaki Mafi dives over the line under pressure to score Japan's third try -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 THRETTON THREATENS: United States' Thretton Palamo assess whether he can go through the gap between Michael Leitch and Justin Ives -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 SIDE-STEP: Michael Leitch of Japan goes past Andrew Durutalo of the United States during a thrilling match at Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 POINTING THE WAY TO POINTS: Ayumu Goromaru of Japan prepares to kick a penalty to give his side three more points -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 ON A WING AND A PRAYER: Japan's Craig Wing evades the desperate dive of a United States defender to make a surge for the try line -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 WAIT FOR IT: Referee Glen Jackson signals to Japan scrum-half Fumiata Tanaka as he tries to sort out the scrum -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 HIT THE ROAD, ZACH: United States' Zach Fenoglio prepares to collect the ball and set off on a run towards the Japan line -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 SPACE INVADERS: Two Japan players move into the gap that Chris Wyles of the United States had been ready to explore as a route upfield -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 BREACH BY LEITCH: Japan captain Michael Leitch battles to open up a gap in the United States defensive line -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 ALL THE WAY FOR USA: Takudzwa Ngwenya slides over the line with Kotaro Matsushima of Japan in hot pursuit as he scores USA's first try -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 THAT GRINNING FEELING: Yoshikazu Fujita beams with delight at his teammates after scoring Japan's second try to extend their lead -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 IN FOR THE THRILL: Yoshikazu Fujita forces his way over the line to score Japan's second try against United States in Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 RUNNING INTO TROUBLE: United States' AJ MacGinty cannot find a way past Ryu Koliniasi Holani and Kotaro Matsushima -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE: United States' Mike Petri might be wondering where Fumiaki Tanaka went after the little Japanese sold him a dummy -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 CAUGHT RED-HANDED: Two United States players move in at the same time to block Kosei Ono's run upfield -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 OUT OF MY WAY: Ryu Koliniasi Holani of Japan brushes aside a tackle by Chris Wyles of the United States -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 I WON'T BE KOT: Japan's Kotaro Matsushima dives over the line to score a try and send his side into the lead against USA -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 IN THE CLEAR: Japan's Ryu Koliniasi Holani takes the ball from a scrum and makes the pass to set up an attack -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 A LEAP IN THE DARK: Japan win the lineout ball during their Pool B match with the USA in Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Pool B: Rugby World Cup 2015 WE BACK EDDIE: A Japan with his body painted with a message thanking Japan's head coach Eddie Jones stands in the crowd at the match against USA in Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 CEREMONY OF SONG: The Japan and USA teams line up to sing their national anthems before going into action in the final match of the tournament's pool phase -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 ARM-IN-ARM: Captain Michael Leitch (2nd r) leads Japan in an emotional slow march on the field for their match against USA in Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 SEEING DOUBLE: Two Captains America join a young lady companion in dressing for the occasion to watch United States play Japan in the final pool game in Gloucester -
USA v Japan - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 PUTTING ON A UNITED FACE: A USA supporter with his face painted in the stars and stripes enjoys the atmosphere in the build-up to the final pool match of Rugby World Cup 2015 -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Bryan Habana of South Africa runs through to score his second try and South Africa's sixth during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and USA at the Olympic Stadium on October 7, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 TEN AND ROUT: Cam Dolan is unable to prevent Lwazi Mvovo getting the ball down for the tenth try of an impressive South Africa performance -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 ON CLOUD NINE: Jesse Kriel racks up yet another try for South Africa as he goes over for the ninth to demoralise United States -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY: Bryan Habana misses out on a try when he spills the ball as he dives over the line -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 CAM AFTER THE STORM: United States player Cam Dolan looks on in disbelief and despair as South Africa run in another try -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 HEAVEN'S ABOVE: Bryan Habana gestures to the sky as he gets to this feet after scoring South Africa's sixth try and his second against United States -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 HABANA BALL: Bryan Habana of South Africa celebrates scoring his second and South Africa's sixth try with Morne Steyn -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 PLAYING IT FOR LAUGHS: Bryan Habana has a huge grin on his face as he dives over the line for his second try and South Africa's sixth -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 BIG PUSH: United States players are unable to prevent Francois Louw of South Africa scoring a push over try in the Pool B match at the Olympic Stadium -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 THREE CHEERS: Bryan Habana of South Africa stuns the United States again as he goes over to score his hat-trick try -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 HIGH FOR LOUW: Francois Louw rises to this feet to receive congratulations from South Africa teammates after a push over try -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 COMING TO THE FOUR: Bismarck Du Plessis fights of a flurry of challenges by United States players to get over the line for South Africa's fourth try -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 BOK OF BEYOND: Handre Pollard of South Africa waits patiently for the ball to emerge from a scrum -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Bryan Habana of South Africa goes over to score their third try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and USA at the Olympic Stadium on October 7, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LANDING GEAR DOWN: Bryan Habana lowers an arm to brace himself for hitting the turf as he goes over to score South Africa's third try -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 YOU'RE NOT GETTING IT BOK: Chris Baumann of the United States keeps the ball out of sight as Springboks players attempt to dispossess him -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 DISUNITED STATES: Samu Manoa's stand by watching as he is lifted off his feet by Schalk Burger and Bismarck Du Plessis of South Africa -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 STICKING HIS NECK OUT: Schalk Burger is held up as he tries to barge his way through the United States defence -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 CROWDED OUT: United States players pile in to prevent Eben Etzebeth getting the ball down for another South Africa try -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 COMING UP SHORT: The USA defence hold up Springbok Jesse Kriel inches short of the try line in the Pool B match at the Olympic Stadium -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 SWINGING INTO HIGH GEAR: Niku Kruger of the United States boots the upfield to try to gain his side some distance -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 HOLDING ROLES: South Africa's Tendai Mtawarira and Andrew Suniula of the United States have no intention of letting slip their grip on the ball -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 SOME TACKLE: Folau Niua of the United States pushes away Damian De Allende as the South African dives in to grab hold of him -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 PAT ON THE BOK: Lwazi Mvovo moves in to give Damian De Allende a congratulatory pat for scoring the Springboks' first try -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 THERE AIN'T NOTHING LIKE A DAMIAN: South Africa's Damian De Allende slides along the ground to score his side's opening try -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 SPRINGING INTO ACTION: Damian De Allende of South Africa bursts through to score his team's opening try early in the match against USA -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Heyneke Meyer, Head Coach of South Africa observes the national anthem during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and USA at the Olympic Stadium on October 7, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 THE CRYING GAME: USA player Louis Stanfill cannot hold back his tears as his country's national anthem is played before the match with South Africa -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GREEN MACHINE: The South Africa team line up behind their flag for the national anthem to be played before their game with USA -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 THE UNITED STATE WE'RE IN: Supporters of the USA dress up in coats and hats of the colours of the Stars and Stripes flag for the match against South Africa at the Olympic Stadium in London -
South Africa v USA - Pool B: Rugby World Cup 2015 DOWN AT HEEL: USA have yet to win a point at the Rugby World Cup but fly-half AJ MacGinty can console himself at having kicked a handful of penalties, and here provides and example of his technique -
South Africa v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 IN GREAT SHAPE: The Olympic Stadium where South Africa meet USA in Pool B resembles a rugby ball in this wide angle shot -
Rugby World Cup 2015 PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: (Editor's Note: Digital filters were used on this image) Niku Kruger of USA poses for a portrait during the USA Rugby World Cup 2015 squad photo call at the Marriott Hotel on September 13, 2015 in Portsmouth, England. -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Daniel Barrett of USA tangles with Josh Strauss of Scotland during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and USA at Elland Road on September 27, 2015 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 BLACK BEARDS: Daniel Barrett of United States is tackled by fellow beardie Josh Strauss -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27 : Stuart Hogg of Scotland applauds the support from the Scottish fans during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and USA at Elland Road on September 27, 2015 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Mike Tolkin, Coach of the USA talks to the press after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and USA at Elland Road on September 27, 2015 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matt Lewis - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: AJ MacGinty of the United States looks dejected after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and USA at Elland Road on September 27, 2015 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 DUN IT: Duncan Weir punches the air with delight after scoring Scotland's fifth try against United States -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 WEIR THERE: Duncan Weir makes it five tries for Scotland in a tough match with United States at Elland Road -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Willem Nel of Scotland celebrates scoring his teams third try with team mates during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and USA at Elland Road on September 27, 2015 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) -
Tim Visser, Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 Tim Visser of Scotland scores his team's opening try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and USA at Elland Road on 27 September -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 FLYING SCOTT: Matt Scott takes off to go past the United States defence to score his side's fourth try -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 TO THE FOUR: Matt Scott stretches to get the ball down over the line for Scotland's fourth try -
Rugby World Cup 2015 UNITED IN CELEBRATION: United States players celebrate an early try scored by prop Titi Lamositele (hidden) -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 THAT'S ME FINNISHED: Scotland's Finn Russell is helped off the pitch after suffering an ankle injury -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Takudzwa Ngwenya of the United States makes a break past Sean Maitland (R) of Scotland during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and USA at Elland Road on September 27, 2015 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 DIDN'T HE DO NEL? Willem Nel goes over to take Scotland's try count to three in the second half -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 AT ARM'S LENGTH: Finn Russell of Scotland holds off Cam Dolan as he makes a break with the ball -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 HAIR WE GROW: Bearded Scot Josh Strauss stands behind the scrum, ready to help spark an attack -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 WELL DONE MAIT: Finn Russell congratulates Sean Maitland (r) for scoring Scotland's second try -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 ERIC THE DREAD: Worried Scots Grant Gilchrist and Josh Strauss grab Eric Fry before he has a chance to help United States increase their early lead -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Blaine Scully of the United States is tackled during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and USA at Elland Road on September 27, 2015 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 MEET IN A SANDWICH: Scots Peter Horne (L) and Alasdair Strokosch combine to stop Samu Manoa -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GETTING A GRIP: Josh Strauss races in to make sure Al McFarland of the United States goes no farther -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 LEEDS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Blaine Scully of the United States is tackled by Mark Bennett of Scotland during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and USA at Elland Road on September 27, 2015 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GIVING THEM THE SLIP: Mark Bennett swerves away from the United States defence to make a surge for the line -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 STATE OF PLAY: Blaine Scully of the United States is held up the Scotland defence as he tries to break away -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 FOR PETE'S SAKE: Scotland's Peter Horne battles to ward off a challenge from Thretton Palamo -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 GOOD GOSH JOSH: Scotland's Josh Strauss is hauled to the ground by the determined United States defence -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 UNCLE SAMU: United States' Samu Manoa leaves the Scotland defence flailing as he speeds upfield -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 KELLY'S EYE ON THE LINE: United States' Seamus Kelly makes a break through the Scotland defence -
Scotland v USA - Group B: Rugby World Cup 2015 IN A STU: Scotland's Stuart Hogg makes a break for the line but it ended with a poor offload to a teammate