Lasike: USA hunting for diamonds in rough

By BEN JAYCOCK

Paul Lasike believes rugby union is slowly growing in the USA but has a long way to go until it can really compete in the American sporting market, with the complicated laws currently holding the sport back.
USA host the Rugby World Cup in eight years’ time but after securing the showpiece tournament, the nation endured a major setback when they failed to qualify for the current edition.
The Eagles lost to Uruguay and Chile during qualification and blew a final opportunity drawing 16-16 against Portugal in Dubai and 33-year-old centre Lasike, who played in the 2019 World C...

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