Team USA’s men’s rugby team failed to secure a medal in Paris after losing to Australia in the quarterfinals. The Eagles were defeated 18-0, ending their chances of claiming a bronze medal in the competition. Australia will move on to the semifinals to face two-time gold medalists Fiji. However, the Eagles still have a chance to finish the tournament on a high note as they will play Ireland in a placement game on Saturday. Depending on the result between New Zealand and Australia, Team USA could finish as high as fifth place or as low as eighth place.
The four semifinalists in the competition are Fiji, Australia, South Africa, and France, with one team set to miss out on a medal. Team USA has yet to medal in men’s rugby since it debuted in the Olympics in 2016. Despite this recent setback, the team will look to end their tournament run on a positive note and continue to strive for success in future competitions. The Eagles will face Ireland in their next game and will aim to put on a strong performance to secure a favorable finishing position in the tournament. Rugby fans will be watching closely to see how Team USA performs in their upcoming placement game and what the future holds for the team in the sport.
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