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Article: In May 1987, 16 world-class rugby teams and 94 million spectators to focus on the Rugby World Cup.
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- PR Newswire
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- November 24, 1986
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DALLAS, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Next May, 16 world-class Rugby teams and an estimated 94 million spectators will focus on an historic, first-time global event - The Rugby World Cup.
The Rugby World Cup, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, will feature the best in amateur Rugby competition, including participation by America's team: "The Eagles."
From over 100,000 playing members in the United States, 26 are chosen as Eagles to represent the nation in international competition next May in the Rugby World Cup. In a regorous nine-month selection process, 32 of America's best are chosen as trial members of the Eagles, and after a six-city United ...