LAST Saturday, nine teams lined up for the four-star $150,000 Nations Cup at Wellington International in Florida, which saw a well-deserved home win for the American team, followed by Ireland in second place and Belgium in third.

Michael Blake had named his team as Galway’s Michael Duffy (Cantano 32), Wexford’s Bertram Allen (Qonquest de Rigo), Meath’s Cian O’Connor (Belvedere) and Derry’s Daniel Coyle (Incredible) and they were hopeful of a win, following Ireland’s success at the venue last year.