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Two years remain until the next Women’s Rugby World Cup, however the upcoming tour to Europe will serve as the final trial run for the elite tournament and what the Eagles will experience during the 2014 competitions.
Head Coach Pete Steinberg continues to note that the numerous games within a short timespan is almost identical to what the squad will face in the World Cup.
“This tour will most likely be the last time we are in Europe until August of 2014,” mentioned Steinberg.
The Eagles will spend thirteen days abroad in full, but will compete three times during a seven-day period of the tour.
The first match is against Italy (Nov. 18) followed by two contests against France (Nov. 21 & 24). Six to seven practices are expected to highlight the touring schedule, with five trainings most likely taking place within the initial four days of arrival.
The Eagles are slated to stay in Rome from Nov. 13-19. Following its match against Italy, Orleans (France) will be the next stop from Nov. 19-23, before settling in Paris for the durations of the tour, Nov. 23-26.
USA VS. ITALY - NOVEMBER 18TH: 3 PM (9AM EST 6AM PST)
USA VS. FRANCE - NOVEMBER 21TH: 7 PM (1 PM EST 10AM PST)
USA VS. FRANCE- NOVEMBER 24TH: 3 PM (9 AM EST 6AM PST) This game will be broadcast by Universal USA Eagles in Europe: Kate Daley - Chicago North Shore Mel Denham - Beantown Lynelle Kugler - Twin Cities Amazons Laura Miller - DC Furies Shaina Turley - San Diego Surfers Sharon Blaney - Oregon Sports Union Stacey Bridges - Twin Cities Amazons Helen Rose Miesner - NY Rugby Club Emily Van Gulik - Berkeley All-Blues Lisa Butts - N. California Triple Threat Kittery Wagner - Glendale Katy Augustyn - Berkeley All-Blues Jamie Burke - Raleigh Venom Sarah Chobot - Glendale Jessica Davis - American Int'l College Rachel Reddick - N.California Triple Threat Sarah Wilson - Glendale Raptors Ashley Kmiecik - Emerald City Mudhens Jennifer Lui - Chicago Northshore Caroline White - Seattle Breakers Sadie Anderson - Penn State University Hannah Stolba - Glendale Amy Daniels - Beantown San Juanita Moreno - Oregon Sports Union Samantha Pankey - James River Valerie Griffeth - San Diego Surfers Kaelene Lundstrum - USA Rugby Ashley Okonta - Univ. of Notre Dame Amelia Bizer - Unaffiliated Kimber Rozier - USA Rugby
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