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Hope Rogers showing exactly why she’s one of the greats of USA Rugby 🇺🇸🔥

The most-capped player in the USA Eagles setup spotted the opportunity, backed her rugby IQ, and secured the opening try against South Africa in the second test match between the sides.

A moment of experience, awareness, and class from Hope that helped set the tone for a memorable USA Eagles victory. 👏🏉

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The USA Women’s Eagles salvaged a 1-1 series split in Pretoria, turning the tables on South Africa with a hard-fought 26-19 victory.

Front-rower Hope Rogers set the physical tone early with two first-half tries to give the Eagles a 14-12 lead at the break. The momentum completely shifted in the second half when Telesi Uhatafe put her speed on display, scoring a spectacular 50-meter try off the restart and adding a second off a chip and chase to push the lead to 26-12.

A late surge from the Springbok Women brought them within seven points with ten minutes left on the clock. Backed by a Player of the Match performance from Freda Tafuna, the Eagles defensive line held firm under heavy pressure to close out the win. Head Coach Jack Hanratty praised the group’s resilience and honesty during the week to fix their ex*****on and finish the tour with a victory.

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🇺🇸✨ A debut to remember!

Elizabeth Cook crosses for her first try in a USA Eagles jersey against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium on July 4th! 🔥

What a moment for Cook, making an immediate impact in her debut appearance as the USA Eagles took on South Africa in the first of two matches in Johannesburg. A special day, a special try, and hopefully the first of many in red, white, and blue. 🇺🇸🏉

Match insight from :

The Springbok Women dominated the opening forty minutes, using intense physical pressure to build a 29-0 lead by halftime. The Eagles completely flipped the momentum after the restart, locking down defensively and answering with three second-half tries. Freda Tafuna broke the shutout first, followed by two debut-day scores from Ashley Cowdrey and Elizabeth Cook. Bella Vogel slotted all three conversions to close the gap to 34-21.

While the second-half comeback held South Africa scoreless for the rest of the game, the early deficit was too large to overcome. The match also marked a historic milestone for veteran Kate Zackary, who earned her 50th cap in the USA jersey.

Head Coach Jack Hanratty praised the resilience of the debutants but was direct about the performance, stating the team simply failed to match South Africa’s early ferocity.

Thank you to our LIT USA Ambassador, , for this clip.

What a moment for the USA Eagles! 🇺🇸🔥

Tessa Hann slices through the South African defence with an incredible run before delivering the perfect assist for Ashley Cowdrey, who crosses the line to score on her USA Eagles debut. 👏

A special first international try for Cowdrey and a brilliant piece of attacking rugby from the Eagles in the first of their two matches against South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

Match insight from :

The Springbok Women dominated the opening forty minutes, using intense physical pressure to build a 29-0 lead by halftime. The Eagles completely flipped the momentum after the restart, locking down defensively and answering with three second-half tries. Freda Tafuna broke the shutout first, followed by two debut-day scores from Ashley Cowdrey and Elizabeth Cook. Bella Vogel slotted all three conversions to close the gap to 34-21.

While the second-half comeback held South Africa scoreless for the rest of the game, the early deficit was too large to overcome. The match also marked a historic milestone for veteran Kate Zackary, who earned her 50th cap in the USA jersey.

Head Coach Jack Hanratty praised the resilience of the debutants but was direct about the performance, stating the team simply failed to match South Africa’s early ferocity.

Thank you to our LIT USA Ambassador, , for this clip

Alicia Leatherman with a huge turnover for the USA Eagles against South Africa! 💥🦅

A brilliant defensive play by the USA Eagles in the first of two matches against South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 4 July. 🇺🇸🏉

Match insight from :

The Springbok Women dominated the opening forty minutes, using intense physical pressure to build a 29-0 lead by halftime. The Eagles completely flipped the momentum after the restart, locking down defensively and answering with three second-half tries. Freda Tafuna broke the shutout first, followed by two debut-day scores from Ashley Cowdrey and Elizabeth Cook. Bella Vogel slotted all three conversions to close the gap to 34-21.

While the second-half comeback held South Africa scoreless for the rest of the game, the early deficit was too large to overcome. The match also marked a historic milestone for veteran Kate Zackary, who earned her 50th cap in the USA jersey.

Head Coach Jack Hanratty praised the resilience of the debutants but was direct about the performance, stating the team simply failed to match South Africa’s early ferocity.

Thank you to our LIT USA Ambassador, , for this clip

USA Eagles showcasing the power of their forward pack 💪🦅

A dominant turnover and relentless physicality set the platform for this score in the first of two matches against South Africa at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. 🇺🇸🏉

Match insight from :

The Springbok Women dominated the opening forty minutes, using intense physical pressure to build a 29-0 lead by halftime. The Eagles completely flipped the momentum after the restart, locking down defensively and answering with three second-half tries. Freda Tafuna broke the shutout first, followed by two debut-day scores from Ashley Cowdrey and Elizabeth Cook. Bella Vogel slotted all three conversions to close the gap to 34-21.

While the second-half comeback held South Africa scoreless for the rest of the game, the early deficit was too large to overcome. The match also marked a historic milestone for veteran Kate Zackary, who earned her 50th cap in the USA jersey.

Head Coach Jack Hanratty praised the resilience of the debutants but was direct about the performance, stating the team simply failed to match South Africa’s early ferocity.

Thank you to our LIT USA Ambassador, , for this clip