The sport was again included in the subsequent 1924 games in Paris. The USOC decided to send a team. Along with the U.S. and the host nation, Romania entered.[14] The American team was again made up of mainly Californian players. The U.S. squad departed on a seven-day voyage to England on an ocean liner from New York City.[14][15]France defeated Romania 61 to 3[16] and entered the final game as favorites.[17] The gold medal game was played on 18 May in front of 21,000 spectators at the Colombes venue.[8][18][19] The U.S. defeated France. At the final whistle the pitch was invaded by the French fans. The medal ceremony took place with police protection.Rare vintage footage of the 1924 Gold Medal match was included in the rugby documentary, A Giant Awakens: the Rise of American Rugby.