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Few spectacles on earth draw the aura, the mystique, or the sheer anticipation that an All Blacks game does. On Saturday that show comes to the nation’s capital, as the United States hosts New Zealand at FedEx Field in Washington D.C.

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The 2021 Rugby Championship was one to remember—we saw the All Blacks return to the top of the mountain, the Springboks fall from their perch, and the Wallabies put together a string of form we haven’t seen since 2015.

The USA Men's Eagles continue their journey toward RWC 2023 with a two-leg faceoff against Uruguay. The winner will qualify as Americas 1, earning a spot in Pool A along with hosts France, World #1 New Zealand, Italy, and Africa 1. While meeting two of the favorites to win the tournament might not sound like much of a reward, the Eagles will be licking their beaks at the prospect of a winnable game vs Africa 1, and a shot at knocking off shaky Tier 1 Italy. A 2-2 finish would not be out of the question, and would represent a high water mark for the US at the RWC.

Can the New Zealand All Black maintain their flawless performance or will South Africa derail the train? So far the All Blacks have been unblemished throughout The Rugby Championship and will look to improve upon their undefeated performance on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Head Coach Gary Gold announces six roster changes from the previous test with Canada, as the USA Men’s XVs National Team faces Uruguay this Saturday, October 2 in the next stage of Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification. Kick off is set for 6:00 PM Mountain Time at Infinity Park in Glendale, CO. Tickets are available here with a live stream on florugby.com.

After the first four rounds of the Rugby Championship, we’ve seen the world champs lose their grip; the alpha dogs reclaim their dominance, and a sleeping giant awakens. With two more big weekends of rugby left for the Southern Hemisphere’s finest, we’re in for a treat—with plenty more questions to answer.