USA Men's Eagles Name 23-Man Match Day Roster
This Saturday, October 23, the Eagles face the All Black's at FedEx Field in a match that will resonate with the rugby community around the globe. As USA looks to hosting a Rugby World Cup in the future, this match at the home of the Washington Football Team is an important step in the right direction.
The match also marks an important milestone for Major League Rugby, as every player on the 23-man roster listed below plays for an MLR team.
Tickets to Saturday's match can be found here.
Head Coach Gary Gold said -
“Facing the No. 2 team in the world is an incredible challenge for anyone and, as we’ve said many times, these are the high-pressure situations we want to put ourselves in." “Matches like these can be a true test of character as they force split-second decisions in intense and hectic environments. This is an exciting opportunity for us to expose our younger players to the best in the world while allowing our experienced guys to be leaders and help guide the cohesion of the group." “We are under no illusions for what lies ahead on Saturday. Our preparation has gone well, the spirit in the group is high and we look forward to having a vibrant and vocal home crowd behind us in the nation’s capital.”USA Men’s Eagles Match-Day 23
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NAME |
POSITION |
CLUB |
CAPS TO DATE |
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1. Matt Harmon |
Prop |
NOLA Gold |
4 |
|
2. Dylan Fawsitt |
Hooker |
Rugby United New York |
19 |
|
3. Paul Mullen |
Prop |
Utah Warriors |
24 |
|
4. Nate Brakeley |
Lock |
Rugby United New York |
29 |
|
5. Nick Civetta |
Lock |
Rugby United New York |
32 |
|
6. Andrew Guerra |
Flanker |
NOLA Gold |
5 |
|
7. Hanco Germishuys |
Flanker |
Rugby United New York |
26 |
|
8. Cam Dolan |
No. 8 |
NOLA Gold |
57 |
|
9. Nate Augspurger |
Scrumhalf |
San Diego Legion |
30 |
|
10. Luke Carty |
Flyhalf |
LA Giltinis |
5 |
|
11. Ryan Matyas |
Wing |
San Diego Legion |
13 |
|
12. Bryce Campbell (C) |
Center |
Austin Gilgronis |
38 |
|
13. Tavite Lopeti |
Center |
Seattle Seawolves |
4 |
|
14. Ryan James |
Wing |
LA Giltinis |
Debut |
|
15. Will Hooley |
Fullback |
San Diego Legion |
17 |
|
16. Chad Gough |
Reserve Hooker |
Utah Warriors |
Debut |
|
17. Faka’osi Pifeleti |
Reserve Prop |
San Diego Legion |
Debut |
|
18. Dino Waldren |
Reserve Prop |
NOLA Gold |
21 |
|
19. Siaosi Mahoni |
Reserve Lock |
San Diego Legion |
4 |
|
20. Moni Tonga'uiha |
Reserve Flanker |
NOLA Gold |
1 |
|
21. Benjamin Bonasso |
Reserve Flanker |
Rugby United New York |
1 |
|
22. Michael Baska |
Reserve Scrumhalf |
Utah Warriors |
2 |
|
23. Mike Dabulas |
Reserve Flyhalf |
Old Glory DC |
1 |