2021 USA Eagles vs New Zealand All Blacks

USA Men's Eagles Announce Roster To Face All Blacks At FedEx Field

Saturday, October 23 at FedEx Field, USA Eagles Rugby will face No. 2 powerhouse New Zealand All Blacks. See who will take the field.

Oct 21, 2021 by FloRugby Staff

USA Men's Eagles Announce Roster To Face All Blacks At FedEx Field

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 21, 2021) - A young and exciting USA Men’s XVs National Team will take the pitch against the New Zealand All Blacks this Saturday, October 23 at FedEx Field in Washington, D.C. Kick off is set for 3:30 PM ET on FloRugby.com with tickets available here.

Oct 23, 2021, 7:30 PM UTC

2021 USA Eagles vs New Zealand All Blacks

Roster Highlights

Up to three (3) players could make their national team debut including starter Ryan James and reserves Chad Gough and Faka’osi Pifeleti
Pifeleti is the younger brother to Eagle Kapeli Pifeleti
All players represent Major League Rugby clubs

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
19. 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