Carlin Isles was in outstanding form for the American team at January's HSBC Las Vegas Sevens and scored a superb try against Uruguay.
Star attraction —
Carlin Isles was in outstanding form for the American team at January's HSBC Las Vegas Sevens and scored a superb try against Uruguay.
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Isles was the focus of attention for local fans who packed the stadium in Las Vegas to watch the U.S. team take on the best in the world.
Local hero —
Isles was the focus of attention for local fans who packed the stadium in Las Vegas to watch the U.S. team take on the best in the world.
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Isles has the Welsh defense in disarray as he goes on a typical jinking run at Las Vegas.
Catch me if you can —
Isles has the Welsh defense in disarray as he goes on a typical jinking run at Las Vegas.
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Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz was so impressed by Isles that he recruited the former track athlete on a practice contract last December.
Lure of the Lions —
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz was so impressed by Isles that he recruited the former track athlete on a practice contract last December.
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South Africa-born U.S. coach Matt Hawkins was a former standout for the Eagles during his playing days and has helped to school Isles in rugby tactics.
Rugby mentor —
South Africa-born U.S. coach Matt Hawkins was a former standout for the Eagles during his playing days and has helped to school Isles in rugby tactics.
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France's Julien Candelon is on the receiving end of a tackle by Isles during last year's Hong Kong Sevens tournament.
Tough tackler —
France's Julien Candelon is on the receiving end of a tackle by Isles during last year's Hong Kong Sevens tournament.
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Isles scores a try while playing for San Francisco against top English side Northampton Saints during the World Club Sevens at Twickenham last August.
Try machine —
Isles scores a try while playing for San Francisco against top English side Northampton Saints during the World Club Sevens at Twickenham last August.
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Isles is about to burst clear to score against Kenya during Gold Coast Sevens tournament in Australia last year.
Worldwide attraction —
Isles is about to burst clear to score against Kenya during Gold Coast Sevens tournament in Australia last year.
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