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Head Coach Shawn Pittman has selected 26 Men’s Eagles prospects to travel and compete across two matches, the first against Uruguay XV on Thursday, October 13 and the second against Argentina XV on Tuesday, October 18.
The tournament acts as an extension of the development partnership between USA Rugby and Major League Rugby (MLR) as the majority of those selected are currently competing or committed with MLR clubs for the upcoming 2023 season.
Chris Bauman and Jason Damm will bring senior national team experience and leadership to the squad as capped USA Eagles, while Ethan McVeigh joins right after his invite to Gary Gold’s senior squad camp in Glendale, CO last month.
Last month, USA Rugby hosted a multi-week academy as part of the strategic partnership with World Rugby at the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, composed of 29 players who came through the USA Rugby Talent IDs Camps and Combine, Junior National Teams, and MLR recommendations. A camp that culminated in an exhibition win over the American Raptors, 35-21.
USA Men’s Falcons vs. Uruguay XV
Thursday, October 13 | 6:40PM ET | Charrúa Stadium
Argentina XV vs USA Falcons
Tuesday, October 18 | 6:40PM ET | Charrúa Stadium
LOOSEHEAD PROP
Lincoln Sii (Rugby ATL)
Jake Turnbull (Austin Gilgronis)
HOOKER
Alex Lopeti (NOLA Gold)
KoiKoi Nelligan (Army West Point / San Diego Legion)
TIGHTHEAD PROP
Chris Baumann (San Diego Legion)
Mika Felix (Sydenham, NZ / Austin Gilgronis)
Mason Pedersen (Austin Gilgronis)
SECOND ROW
Jonah Dietenberger (Utah Warriors)
Mike Matarazzo (Dallas Jackals)
Tavius Sykora-Matthess (American Raptors)
BACK ROW
Jason Damm (Rugby ATL)
Collin Grosse (Army West Point / Old Glory DC)
Ronan Murphy (Austin Gilgronis / American Raptors)
Devin Short (NOLA Gold)
SCRUMHALF
Karl Keane (Saint Mary’s Gaels)
John LeFevre (Old Glory DC)
Ethan McVeigh (American Raptors)
FLYHALF
Shane Barry (UCLA / Seattle Seawolves)
Line Latu (American Raptors)
MIDFIELD
Dom Iacovino (San Diego Legion)
Aaron Matthews (NOLA Gold)
Patrick Medina (Hartpury, UK)
OUTSIDE BACKS
Zach Bastres (New England Free Jacks)
Willis Goodwin (Chicago Lions)
Owen Sheehy (Old Glory DC)
Pita Vi (Sacramento RFC)
