Capping off a busy and exciting year, the USA Men’s Eagles are set to cross the Atlantic this November for a three-match tour against Scotland, Georgia and Romania.
Head Coach and General Manager, Scott Lawrence has named the traveling squad for the upcoming tour, with a primary list of full tour participants, a shortlist of players available for the final two fixtures in Georgia and Romania and non-traveling reserves.
2024 Olympian Malacchi Esdale will make his first appearance on a USA fifteens touring roster following his return to Major League Rugby this past season. Forwards David Ainu’u and Mikey Sosene-Feagai return from injury to the squad for the first time in 2025, joining Michael Baska who makes his first return to international duty since 2022. David Anu’u, Tonga Kofe, Rufus McLean and Nafi Ma’afu will not compete during the first round in Scotland, however they are projected to be available during the final two tests in Georgia (Nov 8) and Romania (Nov 15).
With the primary goal of 2025 now complete, that being Rugby World Cup qualification secured in September, the USA Men’s Eagles charge toward the Autumn tour with eyes fixed on identifying and cultivating a Rugby World Cup caliber team. The fall tour will see the Eagles face off with an eclectic mix of opposition, and importantly three more opportunities to construct a team on the rise. The USA currently sit 15th in World Rugby rankings, moving up a position at the conclusion of the Pacific Nations Cup, where this three-match tour will be an opportunity to keep pace; as the rankings will influence Rugby World Cup draw positions on December 3rd.
Head Coach Scott Lawrence said on the upcoming assembly, “The autumn tour always presents an opportunity to measure the team against what is required to be competitive in international rugby; preparing for a two-stage tour with the dynamics of Regulation 9, extended travel between countries and competing on opposing turf. The opening match against Scotland is a notable opportunity against a top team, setting the stage for two substantial games that follow in Georgia and Romania.”
USA Men’s Eagles Autumn Internationals Roster
| Name | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Lindenmuth | Prop | Unattached |
| Maliu Niuafe | Prop | CA Legion |
| Payton Telea-Ilalio | Prop | CA Legion |
| Pono Davis | Prop | Unattached |
| Kaleb Geiger | Hooker | New England Free Jacks |
| Shilo Kein | Hooker | Unattached |
| Mikey Sosene-Feagai | Hooker | CA Legion |
| Viliami Helu | Backrow | Unattached |
| Rick Rose* | Backrow | Unattached |
| Brandon Harvey* | Backrow | Unattached |
| Christian Poidevin | Backrow | Unattached |
| Cory Daniel | Backrow | Old Glory DC |
| Jason Damm | Backrow | CA Legion |
| Marno Redelinghuys | Backrow | Unattached |
| Paddy Ryan | Backrow | Unattached |
| Makeen Alikhan | Backrow | Anthem Rugby Carolina |
| Tevita Naqali | Backrow | Old Glory DC |
| Ruben De Haas | Scrumhalf | Unattached |
| Ethan McVeigh | Scrumhalf | Unattached |
| Michael Baska | Scrumhalf | Chicago Hounds |
| Chris Hilsenbeck | Flyhalf | Chicago Hounds |
| Luke Carty | Flyhalf | Unattached |
| Tavite Lopeti | Center | Unattached |
| Tommaso Boni | Center | Unattached |
| Dominic Besag | Center | Saint Mary's College |
| Erich Storti | Center/Fullback | Anthem Rugby Carolina |
| Lauina Futi | Wing | Seattle Seawolves |
| Malacchi Esdale** | Wing/Center | Seattle Seawolves |
| Mitch Wilson | Wing/Fullback | Anthem Rugby Carolina |
| Toby Fricker | Wing/Fullback | Bristol Bears |
*seeking Eagles debut
**first international tour
| Name | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|
| David Ainu’u | Prop | Toulouse |
| Tonga Kofe | Prop | Leicester Tigers |
| Rufus McLean | Wing | Unattached |
| Nafi Ma'afu** | Backrow | Mountauban (FRA) |
| Jack Iscaro | Prop | Stade Francais |
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Jake Turnbull | Unattached |
| Sean McNulty | Unattached |
| Seth Smith | Unattached |
| Tomas Casares | Unattached |
| Tesimoni Tonga'uiha | Unattached |
| Emmanuel Albert | Unattached |
| Luke White | Chicago Hounds |
| Connor Buckley | Old Glory DC |
| Max Schumacher | Unattached |
| Rand Santos | Univ. of California - Berkeley |
| Mark O'Keefe | Chicago Hounds |
| Junior Gafa | Anthem Rugby Carolina |
| Ryan James | Unattached |
| Noah Brown | Chicago Hounds |
| Peyton Wall | Chicago Hounds |
| Julian Roberts | Unattached |
| Steffan Crimp | Cardiff RFC (WAL) |
| Lance Williams | Utah Warriors |
| Angus McClellan | Utah Warriors |
| Corbin Smith | Hartpury Univ. (ENG) |
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Siaosi Mahoni | Seattle Seawolves |
| Benjamin Bonasso | Unattached |
| Sam Golla | Anthem Rugby Carolina |
| AJ MacGinty | Bristol Bears (ENG) |
| Kapeli Pifeleti | Provence (FRA) |
| Tom Pittman | Anthem Rugby Carolina |
Scott Lawrence | Head Coach + GM
Nick Easter | Assistant Coach - Defense
Steve Brett | Assistant Coach - Attack & Skills
Agustin Cavalieri | Assistant Coach - Forwards
Blake Bradford | Assistant Coach - Scrum
Jimmy Harrison | Analyst
Declan Oorloff | Analyst
Rodolfo Broggi | Athletic Performance Coach
Matoko Noudehou | Strength and Conditioning
Michael Sheridan | Lead Athletic Trainer
Delaney Cassidy | Assistant Athletic Trainer
Willie Berlanga | Massage Therapist
Matthew Schmitz | Team Doctor (Scotland & Georgia)
Marc Kowalsky | Team Doctor (Romania)
Nick Colling | Team Manager
Scotland vs USA | Nov 1, 1:40pm ET
Scottish Gas Murrayfield | Edinburgh, SCO
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Georgia vs USA | Nov 8, 7:00am ET
Adjarabet Arena | Batumi, GEO
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Romania vs USA | Nov 15, 10:00am ET
Arcul du Triumf | Bucharest, ROM
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