U.S. scores early and often in Americas Rugby Championship victory over Canada
BURNABY, B.C. — Canada called up a young squad for the Americas Rugby Championship. That doesn’t mean men’s head coach Mark Anscombe will treat his players with kid gloves.
Mike Te’o scored three tries as the United States jumped out to an early 15-0 lead on the way to handily defeating Canada 51-34 on Saturday night.
Ryan Matyas scored a try inside two minutes for the Americans before Te’o added his first moments later. Saun Davies converted the first try and Will Magie booted a long penalty to make it 15-0 for the visitors with just over 10 minutes gone at a stunned and soggy Swangard Stadium.
“Another disappointing performance,” said Anscombe. “To concede two tries in the first four minutes, it’s not acceptable. The way it was done, it was just poor by us. Missed tackles, that’s basic stuff. Not being up for it at the start and then we’re chasing.”