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​Austin Defeats San Diego in Wire-to-Wire Win

Austin Defeats San Diego in Wire-to-Wire Win

By: MLR Correspondent, Colton Strickler

Photos: Norma Salinas

Austin Elite Rugby welcomed the San Diego Legion to Texas on Friday night for a match that could either make or break the home team’s season.

With seven points entering Week 6 of the Major League Rugby season, a loss would all but definitely end any chance that Austin (2-3) had at the postseason. But with their backs against the wall, the Elite came out with a dominant 31-5 win over the Legion (2-3).

“It was massive,” Austin player-coach Todd Clever said over the phone after the win. “Our only win was at home so we wanted to continue that streak and make a statement and that’s exactly what we were able to do. San Diego is a very dangerous side and they showed that. They just had some trouble finishing.”

Despite kicking to start the match, it was San Diego that came out swinging early. They gave Austin just about everything they could handle early, but the Elite stood strong and survived the rush.

After three straight San Diego penalti