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Back in May, USA Rugby announced some very exciting news for San Diego Legion and the rugby community at large. Seven of our very own players were selected to play with the USA Men’s Eagles team.
In light of this, Coach Rob Hoadley adjusted the roster and brought in some talented players to fill these gaps. Now, San Diego Legion invites you to welcome some new players as we strive to earn a position in the Major League Rugby Championship Series! Below are some of team’s newest players:
FAKAOSI PIFELETI
Hometown: Longolongo, Tonga
Played for: Saracens
Prop
PAT O’TOOLE
Hometown: Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
University: NUI Galway
Played for: Westport RFC, Corinthians RFC, Connacht Rugby
Hooker
NICK GRASS
Hometown: San Francisco, California
University: UC Berkeley
Played for: UC Berkeley and NorCal Pelicans
Lock
ALEC BARTON
Hometown: San Diego, California
University: Saint Mary’s College
Played for: SD Mustangs, SMC Gaels
Loose Forward
NICK LUPIAN
Hometown: San Diego, California
University: San Diego State University
Played for: San Diego State
Grammar Tech RFC, Old Mission Beach Athletic Club 7s
Centre / Wing
CONOR KEARNS
Hometown: Limerick, Ireland
University: Trinity College Dublin, Oxford University
Played for Old Crescent, Trinity College Dublin ,Oxford University
Fullback / Flyhalf
KYLE ROGERS
Hometown: Granite Bay, California
University: University of Arizona
Played for Granite Bay and University of Arizona
Fullback
SAM PERI
Hometown: Moraga, CA
University: University of Arizona
Played for: Lamo RFC, San Francisco Golden Gate, HS All Americans, and University of Arizona
Lock
MACEO BROWN
Hometown: Chandler, AZ
University: Grand Canyon University
Played for: GCU Men’s Rugby
Wing / 13
We invite you to join us and 6,000 (total capacity of Torero Stadium) San Diegans this Sunday, June 17th at 5:00 PM to welcome some of our new squad and cheer on the rest of the team.
Don’t miss this special home match played in honor of military appreciation, brought to you by Dunkin’ Donuts. Stick around after the game and meet & greet the new team members on the pitch!
Also, check out sdlegion.com/club/squad to see the full list of San Diego Legion players.
Haven’t gotten your tickets to this weekend’s match?
Purchase single tickets or take advantage of our Four Pack deal which includes: 4 GA tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 chips and 4 sodas for $99.
Score a limited edition SD Legion camo hat + GA ticket for $35.
We Are Legion!