USA have won just two games at the World Cup but will be eying a third victory against Russia on September 15.
Team bio:
World Cup Appearances: 5
Last World Cup result: Group stages
Best-ever RWC: Group stages
IRB Ranking: 18
Key player: Nese Malifa
Head Coach: Eddie O'Sullivan
Chances:
The Eagles will be to improve upon a fairly ordinary World Cup record and come into the tournament ranked one spot below their North American rivals Canada.
History:
The United States are yet to fire at a World Cup. They have qualified for each tournament, bar the 1995 World Cup in South Africa. They have won only two Cup matches, once in 1987 and again in 2003. On both occasions the opposition was Japan.
Fixtures:
Pool C
Sunday September 11 v Ireland, Stadium Taranaki (New Plymouth)
Thursday September 15 v Russia, Stadium Taranaki (New Plymouth)
Friday September 23 v Australia, Wellington Regional Stadium (Wellington)
Tuesday September 27 v Italy, Trafalgar Park (Nelson)
