At the Rugby World cup
Eddie O’Sullivan’s U.S.A have beaten Russia in Pool C at New Plymouth.
13-6 the final score in very wet conditions, Mike Petri with the Americans try in the first half.
Australia have named James O’Connor as Digby Ioane (You-aw-nee) replacement for Saturday’s meeting with Ireland in Auckland, O’Connor will also take kicking over duties, Adam Ashley Cooper moves from the right to the left wing while former Leinster forward Rocky Elsom starts in the back row.
Connacht have made two changes to their team for Friday’s Rabo direct pro 12 meeting with Edinburgh, Ethienne Reynecke (Ray-Neck-aye) starts at hooker with Adrian Flavin moving to the bench and Johnny O’Connor replaces Ray Ofisa at openside.
Michael Swift will become the 1st Connacht player to reach 200 caps , he starts in the second row.
The Western province have never beaten Edinburgh at Murrayfield, the Scots are coached by former Connacht boss Michael Bradley.
