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Tornado Warning Forces Wallaroos to Shelter, Plans for USA Test in Question

Continued storm forecasts now threaten Australia's USA fixture in the Pacific Four Series.

Overview

  • The Wallaroos, who were staying at a Kansas City–area hotel, sheltered in interior hallways Monday night after alarms warned of a nearby tornado.
  • AccuWeather reported tornadoes in Ottawa, Kansas, and Harrisonville, Missouri, with the same storm front passing over Overland Park where the team stayed.
  • Players have resumed preparations for Friday night's USA test in Kansas City, with forecasts calling for thunderstorms at kickoff and high winds already disrupting training.
  • Organisers face weather risk to the schedule, and Rugby365 reports the teams would likely share competition points if a cancellation prevents the match from being played.
  • The tour has already been hit by severe weather during peak Tornado Alley season, as last weekend's Canada match in Sacramento was delayed and played without fans before a 24-0 loss.