Seattle Seawolves Announce Regular Season Home Opener Roster vs Old Glory DC
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Seattle Seawolves Announce Regular Season Home Opener Roster vs Old Glory DC

Published on April 2, 2026 under Major League Rugby (MLR)
Seattle Seawolves News Release


The Seattle Seawolves will take on Old Glory DC in their 2026 Major League Rugby home opener at Starfire Stadium on Friday, April 3, with kickoff set for 7:30 PM PT.

Kid's Night, presented by USI Insurance, will bring a full matchday experience to Starfire Stadium, with a focus on family-friendly entertainment and in-stadium activations.

Secure your seats early and be part of opening night at Starfire Stadium: https://tickets.seawolves.rugby/events/1

The Seawolves return to Starfire Stadium with a 23-man roster built on physicality up front and control through the spine.

The front row features Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Sean McNulty, and Ignacio Péculo, a unit focused on establishing control at the set piece and setting the tone early.

Rhyno Herbst and Harison Mataele form the second row, bringing size and lineout presence while contributing in open play.

Captain Riekert Hattingh leads the side from number eight, alongside Marno Redelinghuys and Paddy Ryan in the back row. This group drives defensive pressure and maintains a high work rate.

At halfback, André Warner starts at scrum-half with Davy Coetzer at fly-half, combining to control tempo and territory.

Nolan Tuamoheloa and Mark Bennett line up in the midfield, offering a mix of direct running and experience, while JP Smith and Duncan Matthews provide pace on the wings. Divan Rossouw starts at fullback.

Demand is high for the home opener. Lock in your tickets now: https://tickets.seawolves.rugby/events/1

The bench provides impact across all positions. Liki Chan-Tung, Dewald Donald, and Mason Pedersen cover the front row. LaRome White adds size in the tight five, while Kalisi Moli and Tiai Vavao bring energy in the loose forwards. Nick Boyer and Dorian Jones provide backline coverage and control.

Bring the family out for Kids' Night and experience the match live at Starfire Stadium: https://tickets.seawolves.rugby/events/1

Seattle Seawolves:

1 Ezekiel Lindenmuth, 2 Sean McNulty, 3 Ignacio Péculo, 4 Rhyno Herbst, 5 Harison Mataele, 6 Marno Redelinghuys, 7 Paddy Ryan, 8 Riekert Hattingh (C), 9 André Warner, 10 Davy Coetzer, 11 JP Smith, 12 Nolan Tuamoheloa, 13 Mark Bennett, 14 Duncan Matthews, 15 Divan Rossouw.

Replacements:

16 Liki Chan-Tung, 17 Dewald Donald, 18 Mason Pedersen, 19 LaRome White, 20 Kalisi Moli, 21 Tiai Vavao, 22 Nick Boyer, 23 Dorian Jones.

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