Americas Stars to Feature in Bayonne vs Toulon

Americas stars are to feature in Bayonne vs Toulon, the final match of the opening round of the Top 14 season. Taking place at 6:15pm local time today the Stade Jean-Dauger will see Argentina, Chile and the USA all represented.

Starting in the second-row for the home side will be Pablo Huete. The Chilean is one of two at the club and is looking to carry on from a strong 2015-2016 season in the Pro d2. He is to be joined by former Puma Martín Bustos Moyano in the run-on team. The goal kicker from Córdoba will play fullback.

Retired Puma Juan Martín Fernández Lobbe will captain the visitors. The veteran of three Rugby World Cups is to be one of two players from the Americas playing for Toulon. The other will be USA enforcer Samu Manoa. The Californian has been named on the bench as a replacements second-rower.

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Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

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