Eagles To Play Georgia, Russia In November

Earlier today the IRB announced the Tier II nations schedule for November. In addition to the previously announced November 9th meeting with the Maori All Blacks in Philadelphia, the Eagles will be traveling to play both Georgia and Russia. The U.S. will play Georgia in Tbilisi on November 16th and then Russia on either November 22nd or 23rd at a location to be determined. The U.S. last played Georgia in the summer of 2012 and came away with a 36-20 win. The U.S. has played Russia a number of times the last few years, including 40-26 win in Colwyn Back last November.


At this point it's unclear how this impacts a potential World Cup qualifying series with Uruguay. Previously it was understood that the loser of the U.S.-Canada series would face Uruguay in November. However, with these tests now announced by the IRB that seems increasingly less likely. Any chance the that the winner of the series could fulfill the fixtures is also unlikely. Canada will face the Maori All Blacks on November 3rd, Georgia on November 9th, Romania on November 16th, and Portugal on November 23rd. Similarly, Uruguay plays Spain on November 16th. It's more likely that the qualifying series between the North and South Americans is moved to a different date.

What do you make of the announcement? Excited to see the U.S. have another full slate of matches? Would you have like to see different opponents?

Take the jump to see the schedule.

U.S. Tests

November 9th--NZ Maori (Philadelphia, PA)
November 16th--Georgia (Tbilisi)
November 22nd or 23rd--Russia (TBC)

Canada Tests

November 3rd--NZ Maori (Toronto, ON)
November 9th--Georgia (Tbilisi)
November 16th--Romania (Bucharest)
November 23rd--Portugal (Lisbon)