Damm Returns for Seattle Showdown
May 2, 2025 - Major League Rugby (MLR)
Rugby FC Los Angeles News Release
RFCLA has named its squad for tonight's crucial clash against the Seattle Seawolves at Starfire Stadium.
Following their third 2-point loss in four matches, RFCLA heads to Seattle in search of a vital win to stay in contention for the MLR playoff race as June approaches.
Captain Jason Damm returns to the lineup after attending a family wedding, shifting Tim Anstee to the blindside flanker role and moving Semi Kunitani to the reserves.
Franco Van den Berg earns the start in the forward pack, with Tim Oelwein set to make his RFCLA debut off the bench.
Tighthead prop Maliu Niuafe remains sidelined due to injury, bringing the number of unavailable props to six.
The starting backline remains unchanged. However, RFCLA receives a major boost with the return of one of its brightest stars of 2024, Matt Anticev. He is set to make his 2025 season debut off the bench after an extended injury layoff.
RFCLA team take to play Seattle Seawolves, Friday May 2, 7pm at Starfire Stadium, Seattle.
Alessandro Heaney
Benjamin Sugars
Franco Van den Berg
Jason Damm
Jurie Van Vuuren
Timothy Anstee
Edward Timpson
Benjamin Houston
Gonzalo Bertranou
Christian Leali'ifano
Andrew Coe
William Meakes
Nicholas Chan
Rory Van Vugt
Reece MacDonald
Benjamin Strang
Tim Ohelwein
Justus Tavai
Semi Kunabuli
Matthew Heaton
Tasman Smith
Seth Purdey
Matt Anticez
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