The High School All Americans play Uruguay in the final game of their four-game tour to Argentina.

 

HSAA team is winless so far, and is looking to defeat Uruguay to take third in the 4 Naciones tournament. Argentina plays Italy for 1st today also.

 

Returning for the HSAA team is Calvin Whiting, who captains the squad after missing the Italy game with an ankle injury. Also back from injury is Vili Helu at No. 8.

 

“We need to close out the game,” said Head Coach Salty Thompson, who watched his squad see close games get away from them against Argentina and Italy. “We split with Uruguay two years ago. We know they can maul. They have a hard edge to their game. They manage the game really well at nine and ten. Both teams, we know, will be a really eager to get a win.” 

 

HSAA Lineup to face Uruguay: 1. Connor Cudeback 2. Steven Branham 3. Derise Fuga 4. Leki Fotu 5. Liam Jimmons 6. Wes Parker 7. Malcolm May 8. Vili Helu  9. Louis Mulholland 10. Ben Cima 11. Mitch Wilson 12. Lorenzo Thomas 13. Calvin Whiting 14. Seth Halliman 15. Alex Walsh 16. Darien Pickett

 

Reserves

17. Suwaiter Poch 18. Jack Iscaro 19. Reed Heynen 20. Junior Helu 21. Sione Masoe 22. Aaron Matthews 23. Joeli Tikoisuva