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All-Time American List: Mike Petri

Mike Petri has been at the top of the game since he started playing at Xavier HS.

Captain of a very strong Xavier HS team, Petri went on to captain the USA U19s, Penn State, and the Collegiate All Americans. A smooth passer and an expert defender among scrumhalves, Petri was a winner at every level he played at.

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All-Time American List: Samu Manoa

Samu Manoa is one of the most influential American rugby players. 

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All-Time American List: Jone Naqica

Jone Naqica retired from playing international rugby as the highest-scoring USA player in international 7s.

While that record of 411 points scored has since been broken, it’s still evidence that Naqica was a hugely important player for the USA as its 7s program developed.

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All-Time American List: Takudzwa Ngwenya

Takudzwa Ngwenya came to American from what he described as a very difficult life in Zimbabwe.

He came to attend college in Dallas, and was quickly noticed for speed and ability to break a game open. Green, skinny, shy, he emerged as a seasoned professional with strength as well as pace, and one of the most recognizable personalities in the American game.

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All-Time American List: Kevin Swords

Kevin Swords was a monolith of American Rugby.

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