USA Men's Eagles Name 23-Man Match Day Roster
October 22, 2021 - Major League Rugby (MLR) News Release
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
NAME POSITION CLUB CAPS TO DATE
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
9. 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
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