By Priscilla Jepchumba In the Eagles' first playoff against Japan in Kitakyushu, the match ended with a 17-17 draw. However, in the rematch in Shizuoka, USA edg
However, in the rematch in Shizuoka, USA edged past Japan with a narrow 11-8 victory, securing a 1-0 series win at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, thanks to a late penalty from McKenzie Hawkins.
Despite this, Japan gained the lead at half-time with a try from Seino Saito and a penalty from Ayasa Otsuka. This victory has propelled USA two places up to seventh in the World Rugby Women's Rankings, reclaiming the positions they lost after the previous draw. As a result, Wales and Italy have each dropped one place. Meanwhile, Japan remains in 11th place.
Eagles captain Tess Feury was elated after the win. “Thank you to the fans for being here. This is an amazing crowd and stadium. It’s been a really big two weeks of games,” said Feury.
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