USA thrash Kenya in Rugby World Cup qualifier - in pictures

Opening match of four-team competition in Dubai finishes in 68-14 rout

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier at The Sevens in Dubai on Sunday, November 6, 2022. All images Antonie Robertson/The National

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

Action from USA's victory over Kenya in the Rugby World Cup qualifier.

The United States laid down a marker at the start of the Rugby World Cup final qualification competition in Dubai as they thrashed Kenya in the opening match.

The four-team event in the UAE will decide the final qualifier for the 2023 tournament in France.

The USA have only once missed a World Cup, and they made their intentions clear in a 68-14 rout of the African qualifiers.

Dylan Fawsitt, their hooker, and winger Christian Dyer each scored hat-tricks in the 10-try to two victory.

The round-robin competition, which also involves Portugal and Hong Kong, last until Friday November 18.