The USA begin their tour in Coimbra on Saturday, when they take on Portugal, the team that ultimately knocked the Eagles out of the RWC 2023 qualifiers two years ago. Os Lobos enjoyed their experience in France last fall but both sides are now in the process of rebuilding with …
Read More »Americas Players Who Can Make Test Debuts in November
The rosters for the 2024 November Internationals have all been finalized. They contain a range of players including veterans, established names, recent debutants and uncapped players. This article identifies the Americas players who can make their test debuts in November. CANADA Four Canadian players could make their test debut …
Read More »New Look Uruguay Roster Named for November 2024 Internationals
Rodolfo Ambrosio has named a new look Uruguayan roster for the 2024 November Internationals. Los Teros will play three test matches in Europe in November. First, Uruguay face Spain on Saturday, November 09 at the Estadio Nacional Complutense in Madrid. Second, Uruguay travel to France to face Japan on November …
Read More »Brazil Name Loaded Roster for Hong Kong Tour
Emiliano Caffera has named a 28-man roster to represent Brazil in November. As part of the annual November Internationals, Os Tupis will play two away test matches against Hong Kong. The roster contains 17 forwards and 11 backs. Hong Kong and Brazil are both chasing spots at Rugby World Cup …
Read More »Chile Trim Roster for November Internationals
Chile has trimmed down the size of its roster from 32 to 25 players. Pablo Lemoine’s Cóndores will play test matches against Canada and the Netherlands and face Scotland ‘A’ in an uncapped fixture. As was the case at Rugby World Cup 2023, flanker Martín Sigren leads his country. He is …
Read More »Contepomi Names Pumas Roster with Returnees and Six Uncapped Players
Felipe Contepomi has named a 35-man roster for a training camp in Paris, France from Monday to Wednesday. The three day camp will bring together players ahead of the 2024 November Internationals. Los Pumas take-on Italy in Udine, Ireland in Dublin and France in Paris in three test matches. A …
Read More »MLR trio in Tonga squad for November tests
Tonga have named a 30-man squad to travel north next month for their tests series against Romania, the USA, and Georgia. Included are Miami Sharks prop Tau Koloamatangi, San Diego Legion flanker Tupou Afungia, and NOLA Gold winger Taniela Filimone. The Ikale Tahi will square off against the Eagles in …
Read More »Chile Roster Locked & Loaded for November 2024 Tour
Chile is locked and loaded for the November 2024 Internationals. The Pablo Lemoine coached Cóndores will play three matches in Europe in November. The first and second are capped internationals with the third being an uncapped fixture against the next-of-XV from a Tier 1 giant of rugby. Chile start with …
Read More »Uruguay Missing Key Men for November against Spain, Japan and Romania
Uruguay will be forced to make changes for the November Internationals. Regulars Manuel Ardao, Felipe Etcheverry and Tomás Inciarte will not play for Los Teros writes Uruguayan Rugby Expert, Ignacio Chans. All three will be focusing on work or studies during the three match tour wherein Uruguay face Spain, Japan …
Read More »New Deals for Three South Americans
Three prominent South Americans have signed new deals to remain at their respective clubs. All three are Rugby World Cup players and featured in the July 2024 Internationals. They have signed to stay on at Castres, Bayonne and Miami Sharks respectively. Uruguay’s best player, Santiago Arata has signed to remain …
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