SHAWNIGAN LAKE, B.C. - USA Men’s U20s head coach Scott Bracken has named his match-day roster for the finale of the World Rugby Trophy Qualifiers against Canada tomorrow, KO 8 PM ET, LIVE on facebook.com/RugbyCanada.  Canada head coach Jeff Williams has also named his lineup.

In total, two changes have been made from the first matchup with Jasper Green in at wing and Inoke Waqavesi shifting to the reserves. Utah Warriors’ Jake Christmann could also see an opportunity to jump in, suiting up a as a reserve in place of Royce Fisher.

See Game 1 Report Here

While 26 players will dress for the finale, only 23 will see playing time including the 15 starters and eight reserves.

Canada took the first victory of the qualifiers with a 33-44 result on Monday in a game that was exciting from end to end. As the qualifying team is named based on a cumulative score, the United States could still seal their position in the World Rugby Trophy Tournament with a win by at least 12 points.

Head Coach Scott Bracken said: “The team is in a really good place right now. After a few more training sessions and film study, we have steadily progressed. The guys have really bonded a well and are having a great camp experience. I think the improvement will be noticeable come Saturday.”

Both Avery Oitomen (full back) and Mason Flesch (flanker) suffered mild concussions and must follow the return to play protocols which exclude them from playing. They will be replaced by Thomas Isherwood and Will Matthews. Jack Carson (scrum half) and Brandon Hebert (second row) replace JT Boehme and Hugh Goovaerts.

Canada holds an 11 point lead in the aggregate score going into game 2 having won game , 44-33 in a thrilling game last Tuesday.

Game 2 will be at Shawnigan Lake School on Saturday June 8 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT.

“Last game featured ball in play for 50 minutes, higher than in senior internationals, and only one American scrum, reflecting skillful play from both sides," commented Head Coach Jeff Williams. “Traditionally USA are stronger in game 2 so we will have our work cut out for us to qualify for Brazil.”

 

Canada U20s:

1. Stefan Zuliani, Queens University, Ontario.

2. Jared Augustin, Queen’s University, Ontario.

3. Tyler Rowland, UBC, Ontario

4. Frank Carson , UBC, BC.

5. Tyler Duguid, Edmonton Norwesters, Alberta

6 Quentin James. Stade Francais, BC.

7. Will Matthews, Beaconsfield, Quebec.

8. Nick Carson, UVic, BC

9. Will Percillier, Stade Francais, BC.

10 Brock Webster, Oshawa Vikings, Ontario

11 Jarvis Dashkewytch, UVIC, BC

12 Quinn Ngawati, WestShore RC, BC.

13 Gabe Casey, UVIC, Ontario

14 David Richard, Mississauga Blues, Ontario

15 Thomas Isherwood, WestShore RC, Alberta

Reserves
16 Mike McCarthy, Swilers RFC, Newfoundland.

17 Josh Tweed, UBC, BC.

18 Guerschom Mukendi, Stoney Creek RC, Ontario

19 Reid Davis, James Bay AA, BC

20 Siaki Vikilani, Burnaby, BC

21 Jack Carson, Castaway Wanderers, BC

22 James Biss, Saracens, England

23 Antoine de la Fontaine, Sherbrooke, Quebec

24 David Carson, UBC, BC

25 Brandon Hebert, Ste Anne de Bellvue RC, Quebec

26 Austin Pinnell, Norwesters, Alberta

 

USA MEN’S U20s

PLAYER NAME	POSITION	CLUB/COLLEGE
1. Jack Wiles	Prop	St. Bonaventure University
2. Jack Manzo	Hooker	University of California
3. Jared Miller	Prop	Life University
4. Sam Golla	Lock	University of California
5. Asa Carter	Lock	Arkansas State
6. Chase Jones	Flanker	St. Mary's College of California
7. Miles McCormick	Flanker	OMBAC
8. Bailey Wilson (C)	No 8	Utah Valley University
9. Ethan McVeigh	Scrumhalf	Cardiff Metropolitan University
10. Mike Weir	Flyhalf	Dartmouth College
11. Jasper Green	Wing	Dartmouth College
12. Lauina Falatea	Center	USA Sevens Residency Program
13. Jack Wendling	Center	Central Washington University
14. Ryan James	Wing	San Diego Legion
15. Sam Walsh	Fullback	University of California

RESERVES
 

PLAYER	POSITION	CLUB/SCHOOL
16. Braden Looper	Reserve	University of Arizona
17. Doug Mitchell	Reserve	Central Washington University
18. Alex Lopeti	Reserve	Life West Gladiators
19. Matt Gelhaus	Reserve	Kutztown
20. Chris Noggle	Reserve	Santa Barbara Academy
21. Jeff Peleseuma-Breiz	Reserve	San Francisco Golden Gate
22. Inoke Waqavesi	Reserve	USA Sevens Residency Program
23. Cole Semu	Reserve	BYU
24. Will Vakalahi	Reserve	DC Old Glory
25. Luke Freeman	Reserve	University of California
26. Jake Christmann	Reserve	Utah Warriors

USA MEN'S U20 STAFF

Head Coach | Scott Bracken

Assistant Coach, Attack | Brendan O’Meara

Assistant Coach, Defense | Michael Engelbrecht

Assistant Coach, Set Piece | Liam Harnett

Athletic Trainer | Santiago Aquirre

Performance Analyst | Jake Sullivan

Operations Manager | Kevin McCorry