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Pro 14 – Week 11 Preview

This weekend marks round 11 of the Pro 14 season. In what is to be a special derby round all teams are to be up against a rival from the same union. The following preview details who will be involved from the Americas.

There are to be two Friday fixtures. One of these is the east Wales classic between the Cardiff Blues and the Dragons. USA captain Blaine Scully is to make history by reaching the milestone of 50 appearances for the Blues. He starts on the wing.

On Saturday Two matches are to involve Americas players. In the battle of Scotland Argentine mid-fielder Juan Pablo Socino will feature as a replacement for Edinburgh. Starting for the Glasgow Warriors will be DTH van der Merwe on the left wing while Scotland’s Tennessee winger Tommy Seymour will play right wing.

In Italy Zebre and Benetton Treviso will square-off. Involved for Benetton Treviso is to be Argentine center Juan Ignacio Brex. He has been named to start the match at outside center.

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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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