Tom Brady was ‘pumped’ to watch Nate Ebner play rugby for Team USA
Tom Brady was “pumped” to watch Nate Ebner and Team USA take on Brazil Tuesday on their first day of rugby matches at the Rio Olympics.
The Patriots quarterback shared support for his teammate in a Facebook post during the match, saying the team was off to a “good start.”
https://www.facebook.com/TomBrady/photos/a.233362006704957.53331.214003275307497/1208740405833774/?type=3&theater
Team USA scored four tries, one by Ebner, on way to a 26-0 win against the home country favorites.
.@Patriots safety @NateEbner sparks @USARugby to a blowout 26-0 win vs. Brazil. #Rio2016 https://t.co/4H8K5bcx3n https://t.co/QXESHERvoL
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 10, 2016
The win put them in second place in Pool A. Earlier in the day, Team USA lost their first match against Argentina, 17-14.
Brady wasn’t the only Patriot cheering on Ebner from Massachusetts. Bill Belichick and others on the coaching staff wore Ebner shirts at practice Tuesday to honor him.
Team USA’s next match is Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. against Fiji.
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