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USA 7s ready for the World Cup

July 18, 2018 12:03 am

Host USA has named an experienced side to compete at the Rugby World Cup Sevens from Saturday.

Coach Mike Friday has named seven Olympians in the likes of skipper Madison Hughes, Carlin Isles, Ben Pinkelman, Danny Barrett, Folau Niua, Maka Unufe and Perry Baker.

USA is seeded fifth and will take on either Wales or Zimbabwe in its opening match on Saturday.

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Meanwhile, Fiji 7s side will play the winner of Japan versus Uruguay in its first game at 3.53pm on Saturday.

The Cup quarterfinal finals start at 10.32am on Sunday while the semi-final begins at 7.40am on Monday and the final is scheduled for 12.49pm.

You can watch the tournament live on FBC TV.