In addition to more familiar names like AJ MacGinty, Cam Dolan, and David Ainu'u, former Germany international Chris Hilsenbeck has been included in the USA's extended player squad for 2025 when 2027 World Cup qualification is on the line.
In addition to more familiar names like AJ MacGinty, Cam Dolan, and David Ainu'u, former Germany international Chris Hilsenbeck has been included in the USA's extended player squad for 2025 when 2027 World Cup qualification is on the line.
Fiji stamped their ticket to the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final with a dominant 22 - 3 victory over the USA Eagles.
Fiji stamped their ticket to the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final with a dominant 22 - 3 victory over the USA Eagles.
Scott Lawrence's USA Eagles are just twenty-four hours out from arguably their biggest test to date under his tutelage. Tackling a high-flying Fijian side in the Asahi Pacific Nations Cup semi-final, Lawrence's side has the opportunity not only to take a jump up the World Rugby rankings but crucially secure a place in the final against either Japan or Samoa.
If we look at this match and this lineup in its place within the larger plan and process leading to World Cup 2027, it’s an exciting step toward the next era of the Eagles.
Ex-Ospreys wing Toby Fricker has been named at full-back for the US Eagles' Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup semi-final against Fiji in Tokyo this Saturday.
With the approaching Pacific Nations Cup, Scott Lawrence has named his USA roster for the campaign, reflecting a further evolution of his player pool, and therefore some insight into his ideal mix.