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