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USA XV captain’s message after defeat to strong Australia A side

USA XV captain Marno Redelinghuys remains confident in the quality of the Eagles-heavy side, despite a 52-0 defeat to Australia A.

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:08 PM

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USA XV captain Marno Redelinghuys insisted the team possesses quality despite their 52-0 loss to Australia A.
Australia A defeated the USA XV 52-0 in New Jersey after leading 33-0 at halftime.
The result concluded a two-game series following Australia A's earlier 61-12 victory in Nashville.

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USA XV captain Marno Redelinghuys expressed confidence in his team's quality despite a 52-0 defeat to Australia A in New Jersey. The loss concluded a two-match series following an earlier 61-12 defeat in Nashville. Australia A held a 33-0 lead by halftime, with capped Wallabies lock Nick Frost and Test debutant Harry McLaughlin-Phillips scoring tries in the comprehensive shutout victory.

Redelinghuys acknowledged the disappointment and noted that while the squad created opportunities, they failed to convert them into points. Head coach Scott Lawrence and the USA Eagles now turn their attention toward upcoming international fixtures against Hong Kong China, Romania, and Georgia.

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