USA names strong team for Dubai 7s

After finishing second in the Silicon Valley 7s tournament earlier this month, the USA men's team has named a strong team to feature in the Dubai Sevens this weekend.

World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Perry Baker is in the team for the Eagles while coach Mike Friday has added more pace and power into his team.

The Eagles finished a best‑ever fifth in the World Series in 2016‑17 and are looking for more this time around.

Madison Hughes returns as captain of the team, Carlin Isles also returns to the squad.

One of the top tacklers in the World Series, Stephen Tomasin, is back to bolster an experienced squad that also includes Danny Barrett, who made the 2016‑17 season Dream Team alongside Baker.

USA is pooled with Argentina, New Zealand and Samoa.

Meanwhile the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team is pooled with Russia, Wales and Australia.

Fiji will take on Russia at 7.06pm this Friday in their first game, they will then face Wales at 10.06pm Friday before facing Australia at 4.06am Saturday in their last pool match of the Dubai 7s.

USA RUGBY MEN’S SEVENS ROSTER FOR DUBAI

1. Carlin Isles

2. Ben Pinkelman

3. Danny Barrett

4. Matai Leuta

5. Joe Schroeder

6. Malon Al Jiboori

7. Folau Niua

8. Maka Unufe

9. Stephen Tomasin

10. Madison Hughes (Captain)

11. Perry Baker

12. Martin Iosefo

13. Naima Fualaau