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<blockquote data-quote="scuubasteve" data-source="post: 164741"><p>All looks promising for the future!</p><p></p><p>I still feel they should tote the 7's cart a little more.</p><p></p><p>Watching the US team compete very well over the weekend (in the George leg of the IRB 7's) along with nations like Kenya (who the US lost 2 in the plate final!) shows that it doesn't take as much money or time for smaller nations to foot it with the big guys in this version of the game.</p><p></p><p>Rugby 7's encompasses most of what is good about the 15man version. It is much faster and simpler than the full version making it the perfect tool to penetrate the market and gain awareness for the rugby 'brand'. Spreading the word on the game and increasing participation in some form is the simple way to boost US rugby fortunes. </p><p></p><p>I think if they pushed 7's harder then the US game could grow faster.</p><p></p><p>This is currently the easiest way for US based players to compete professionally against other world class professional players.</p><p></p><p>Guys like Todd Clever and 19 year old Thretton Palamo look to be very impressive athletes who will benefit both physically and mentally from taking part in the 7's tournament, more so than if they were to play club rugby. Giving more kids a taste for the game would be easier if served on a more simplistic platform.</p><p></p><p>On a side note, it's great (generally and from a US rugby growth perspective) to see the flying winger Takudza Ngwenya get a pro contract. He's now signed with French Top14 side Biarritz (otherwise he was to tour with the 7's team)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scuubasteve, post: 164741"] All looks promising for the future! I still feel they should tote the 7's cart a little more. Watching the US team compete very well over the weekend (in the George leg of the IRB 7's) along with nations like Kenya (who the US lost 2 in the plate final!) shows that it doesn't take as much money or time for smaller nations to foot it with the big guys in this version of the game. Rugby 7's encompasses most of what is good about the 15man version. It is much faster and simpler than the full version making it the perfect tool to penetrate the market and gain awareness for the rugby 'brand'. Spreading the word on the game and increasing participation in some form is the simple way to boost US rugby fortunes. I think if they pushed 7's harder then the US game could grow faster. This is currently the easiest way for US based players to compete professionally against other world class professional players. Guys like Todd Clever and 19 year old Thretton Palamo look to be very impressive athletes who will benefit both physically and mentally from taking part in the 7's tournament, more so than if they were to play club rugby. Giving more kids a taste for the game would be easier if served on a more simplistic platform. On a side note, it's great (generally and from a US rugby growth perspective) to see the flying winger Takudza Ngwenya get a pro contract. He's now signed with French Top14 side Biarritz (otherwise he was to tour with the 7's team) [/QUOTE]
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