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JD Stephenson has made three changes to his Junior All-American side to face Uruguay in the 5th place match of the World Rugby u20 Trophy on Sunday. The disappointment of what might have been will need to be left aside after a pair of two-point losses knocked them out of final contention.
Sam Benkowski makes his first appearance of the tournament at loosehead prop, with Chance Wenglewski joining the reserves. Bronson Teles earns his first start at lock in place of Victor Comptat, and there is a re-shuffle in the backline that sees Duncan van Schalkwyk pairing with Brian Hannon in the midfield and Devin Lim moving back to the wing. Rodney Giles provides cover from the bench.
The match takes place at Harare Sports Ground in Zimbabwe. Kickoff is at 10am local time, 4am Eastern and will be streamed live on The Rugby Channel.
USA
1 Sam Benkowski 2 Steven Branham 3 Mason Pedersen 4 Bronson Teles 5 Deven Marshall 6 Malon Al-Jiboori 7 Brennan Falcon 8 Hanco Germishuys (capt.) 9 Louis Mulholland 10 Ben Cima 11 Devin Lima 12 Duncan van Schalkwyk 13 Brian Hannon 14 Tyler Sousley 15 Mitch Wilson
16 Ruairi Van Raalte 17 Chance Wenglewski 18 Roman Salanoa 19 Chad Sneyd 20 Veuki Taumoefolau 21 Ruben de Haas 22 Rodney Giles
