‘Like a fine wine’: Australian-born prop earns USA Eagles debut at 34
Charlie Abel will make a hard-earned debut for the USA Men’s Eagles in a World Rugby Nations Cup clash with Spain.
Finn Morton
16 Jul 2026, 23:57
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Australian-born two-time MLR champion in line for USA debut in Nations Cup
Australian-born Charlie Abel will realise his international rugby dream at 34 years of age, named on the USA Eagles bench.
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