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USA Selects Named For Final APC Game

USA Selects Named For Final APC Game

Scott Lawrence has picked his squad to face Argentina XV.

Oct 13, 2018 by Alex Goff
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USA Selects head coach Scott Lawrence has named his lineup for Sunday's final Americas Pacific Challenge game.

Lawrence told FloRugby that he wanted to get as many players as possible some game time, and with the USA Selects 0-2 and not in contention to win the tournament (Samoa A plays Uruguay XV for that honor), he has made some changes.

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Facing Argentina XV, the front row of Chance Wenglewski, Alex Maughan, and John Hayden reflects basically what Lawrence has called on all tournament. Matt Jensen and Nate Brakeley are the locks - Brakely has started every game in the second row.

The back row is Psalm Wooching, Vili Toluta'u, and Brendan Daly. The big news there is that Hanco Germishuys will not suit up, as Lawrence wants to see other players.

Nik Boyer and JP Eloff comprise the third different halfback combination of the APC. Mike Kruse gets his first start at center, partnering with Dylan Audsley. Ryan Matyas and Tim Maupin return on the wings, with captain Conor Kearns at fullback.

While those three had a tough time fielding kicks against Uruguay XV, the swirling wind bore much o the blame. Pat O'Toole, Kelepi Fifita, and Cameron Falcon are the front row replacements. Taylor Krumrei and Thomas Robles offer cover at lock and loose forward. Three backs replacements - Devereaux Ferris, Anthony Salaber, and Zach Young - are also on the bench.

Young was initially named to the APC squad, and then removed. However, he's been brought back in for this game.

Added Lawrence: "We just want to keep improving and play well."

Argentina XV has brought in some experience, including Rodrigo Bruni at flanker. 

USA Selects

Argentina XV
1. Chance Wenglewski
1Franco AlexisBrarda
2. Alex Maughan
2AxelZapata
3. John Hayden
3LucasFavre
4. Nate Brakeley
4JeronimoUreta
5. Matt Jensen
5IgnacioLarrague
6. Psalm Wooching
6RodrigoBruni
7. Vili Toluta'u
7Lautaro EzequielBavaro
8. Brendan Daly
8SantiagoPortillo
9. Nick Boyer
9LucaMagnaso
10. JP Eloff
10JoaquinDiaz Bonilla
11. Ryan Matyas
11FacundoCordero
12. Mike Kruse
12LucasMensa
13. Dylan Audsley
13AgustinSegura
14. Tim Maupin
14Leopoldo ManuelHerrera
15. Connor Kearns (C)
15SantiagoCarreras










16. Pat O'Toole
16GasparBaldunciel
17. Kelepi Fifita
17NicolasSolverya
18. Cam Falcon
18MarcoCiccioli
19. Taylor Krumrei
19Francisco JorgeGorrissen
20. Thomas Robles
20SantiagoGrondona
21. Devereaux Ferris
21GregorioDel Prete
22. Anthony Salaber
22Hugo DomingoMiotti
23. Zach Young
23Matias LucasOsadczuk

Of the players sent to Montevideo, only Kapeli Pifeleti and Harry Bennett were not selected. Both were injured in early training sessions and that precluded them being selected.