Spain’s own autumn campaign also comes to an end with this match at the Estadio Nacional Complutense in Madrid, having faced Uruguay and Fiji so far. Los Leones picked up a strong 33-24 win over Uruguay, one of the most improved sides in last year’s World Cup, but couldn’t match the pace and flair of the flying Fijians last time out, losing 33-19 in Valladolid.
With the Eagles looking to end a transitional year for US Rugby on a positive note, The Sporting News has all the TV, live streaming and scheduling info you’ll need to keep up with the action from their final international outing of 2024.
How to watch Spain vs. USA: TV channel, live stream
TV Channel: –Live Stream: FloRugby, RugbyPass TV
While the Eagles’ final match of the year isn’t being shown on free-to-air or cable TV in the US, Rugby fans can still tune in either live or on catch-up with FloRugby – with full access to all of the sport’s biggest competitions across the globe, including the Autumn internationals and the Top 14 league in France, where this game is being played.
RugbyPass TV, an official arm of World Rugby, are also streaming the action live from Estadio Nacional Complutense for subscribers.
What time is Spain vs. USA international Rugby Union Test?
This international Rugby Union Test match between Spain and the USA Eagles takes place at 12:45 p.m. local time (CET) on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with the game being held at Estadio Nacional Complutense in the Spanish capital, Madrid.
Here’s how that kick-off time translates for Rugby fans across the US – with an extremely early start for some in the westernmost time zones!
DateKickoff timeEastern TimeSaturday, November 236:45 a.m.Central TimeSaturday, November 235:45 a.m.Mountain TimeSaturday, November 234:45 a.m.Pacific TimeSaturday, November 233:45 a.m.
USA vs. Tonga lineups, team news
Spain’s only five-pointer against Fiji automatically became seven in the form of a penalty try, and Gonzalo Lopez-Bontempo’s boot kept them in the game with four penalties off the tee. He drops to the bench for this game though with Gonzalo Vuniesa preferred at fly-half, while Gauthier Minguillon and Martiniano Cian, who both scored against Uruguay, start on the wings.
Spain starting XV: Alberto Carmona, Gauthier Minguillon, Alex Alonso, Alvar Gimeno, Martiniano Cian, Gonzalo Vinuesa, Estanislao Bay; Bernardo Vazquez, Santi Ovejero, Lucas Santamaria, Brice Ferrer, Asier Usarraga, Nacho Pineiro, Alex Saleta, Raphael Nieto.
Spain replacements: Vicente Del Hoyo, Thierry Futeu, Hugo Pirlet, Matheo Triki, Ekain Imaz, Kerman Aurrekoetxea, Gonzalo Lopez-Bontempo, Pau Aira.
The five changes made by Eagles coach Scott Lawrence are split between the very front and back of his team, with an all-new front row and further alterations in the back three. Mitch Wilson’s red card against Tonga sees Erich Storti come in at fullback alongside winger Mark O’Keeffe, while Jake Turnbull, Kapeli Pifeleti and Paul Mullen are all promoted to the starting XV at loosened prop, hooker and tighthead respectively.
USA starting XV: Erich Storti, Mark O’Keeffe, Dominic Besag, Tavite Lobet, Nate Auspurger, AJ MacGinty, Ruben de Haas; Jake Turnbull, Kapeli Pifeleti, Paul Mullen, Jason Damm, Greg Peterson, Viliami Helu, Cory Daniel, Paddy Ryan.
USA replacements: Kapeli Pifeleti, Jake Turnbull, Paul Mullen, Tomas Casares, Mikey Grandy, Ethan McVeigh, Mark O’Keefe, Luke Carty.
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