The United States rebounded from its loss to Argentina with a 26-0 defeat of hosts Brazil in men’s rugby sevens on Tuesday.
The U.S. lost its first match in gut-wrenching fashion, coming from a 12-0 deficit to take a 14-12 lead and lose at the death.
The U.S. has to contend with mighty Fiji on Wednesday.
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Folau Niua scored an early try and New England Patriots safety Nate Ebner added a second with the man advantage as the U.S. opened up a 14-0 lead at halftime.