83 Men’s Collegiate All-American candidates to assemble for selection camp August 9

D1A Conference programs hold the strongest representation at 61 candidates

USA Rugby to name 1st Team All-Americans on final day, LIVE on Facebook

GLENDALE, CO. – USA Rugby is excited to reveal the names of 83 of the nation’s top student-athletes who have been chosen to participate in the upcoming Men’s Collegiate All-American (MCAA) Selection Camp. Taking place August 9-17 at Infinity Park — home of the Glendale Raptors of Major League Rugby — the first four days will include a mixture of training and trial games; after which 30 athletes will stay on to work directly with the Men’s Collegiate All-American staff.

The camp will conclude with a match against the Glendale Raptors on August 17; after which USA Rugby will name the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Team All-Americans. 1st Team All-Americans will be announced LIVE on facebook.com/usarugby.

“Our coaching staff is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the top collegiate players in the country,” said James Willocks, Head Coach of the Men’s Collegiate All-Americans. “It is always a challenge to identify the top players with the college game being so expansive. We believe that we have selected a wide squad of players available, with representation across most conferences, divisions and programs throughout the country.”

Of all the players invited, the 83 available to attend span a variety of different conferences. D1A programs hold the strongest representation with 60 candidates that include the Mid South (24), Rugby East (8), PAC (8) and five independent institutions in the mix. Eight athletes come from D1AA programs with D2 (7) and NSCRO (6) rounding out the bunch. All athletes will be considered for All-American honors.

The selection camp will be covered across USA Rugby’s digital and social media platforms with admission to see the Men’s Collegiate All-Americans face the Glendale Raptors at Infinity Park free to the public.

As a whole, the All-American program — and receiving All-American honors — continuous to be a highly sought after achievement for student-athletes across the nation. With the competitive nature of college athletics, the All-American program honors those student-athletes who are routinely recognized as the best players in their conference throughout the season.

Further, the All-American program has served as an important talent identification vehicle for aspiring national team players. To support the All-American athletes and help future Eagles pursue their national team dreams, visit usarugby.org/trust or click here.

2018 MEN’S COLLEGIATE ALL-AMERICAN SELECTION CAMP ROSTER

Name Position School Adamcheck, Anthony Prop Penn State University Adams, Brennon Wing Clemson University Adeoye, Aitalokahi Fullback San Jose State University Alvarez, Pedro Flanker Arkansas State University Berrisford, Jamie Lock Life University Bradley Jr, Roy Lock Furman University Buckley, Connor Scrumhalf Iona College Casey, Jack Flyhalf University of Arkansas Cheslek, Thomas Flanker Davenport University Ciquera, Kyle Prop St. Bonaventure University Cooke, Stevie Prop Virginia Military Institute Crass, Tyler Center University of Wisconsin, Madison Cutrone, Joseph Prop Sacred Heart University Dabulas, Mike Flyhalf Penn State University Davis, Samuel Flanker United States Naval Academy Day, Jackson Prop Western Michigan University De Waal, Michael Flanker Lindenwood University Demers, Jamie Lock University of Michigan Eife, Michael Wing Penn State University Ellis, Luke Fullback West Virginia University Engelhart, Oliver Scrumhalf Dartmouth College Feakes, Nicholas Flyhalf/Fullback Lindenwood University Gerbino, Christopher Flanker Santa Clara University Harmon, Matthew Prop Life University Harris, George Lock Saint Joseph’s University Hunkin-Clark, Tommy Lock American International College Koroi, Maciu No. 8 Life University Krueger, Spencer Prop Ohio State University Layne, Jonathan Lock Brigham Young University Lebon, Gardy Scrumhalf United States Naval Academy Maree, Tabo Flanker Arkansas State University Marshall, Deven Lock Central Washington University Mascolo, Santiago No. 8 Iona College Masters, Harry Scrumhalf University of Mary Washington Matarazzo, Michael Lock University of Notre Dame Matthews, Aaron Center/ Fullback Saint Mary’s College of California Maughan, Cullen Prop Life University May, Malcolm Lock Penn State University McCrimmon, Thomas Prop University of North Carolina, Wilmington McNerney, Connor No 8 United States Naval Academy Meagher, Patrick Hooker Arkansas State University Mendes, Yanick Lock University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Meyer, Caleb Prop University of Utah Mikesell, Deion Wing Lindenwood University Miller, Jack Flyhalf University of Colorado Moala, Simione Center Washington and Lee University Morris III, Stewart Center Baylor University Mteto, Anelisa Center/ Wing Iowa Central Community College Muntanga, Brian Hooker Life University Niumataiwalu, Noah Flyhalf Saint Joseph’s University Phelan, George Fullback Life University Powell, Ryheem Prop Susquehanna University Pupunu, Kelsin Fullback University of Utah Rees, Ryan Scrumhalf Life University Robinson, Connor Prop Boston College Rogers, Kyle Fullback University of Arizona Rogers, Matthew Scrumhalf University of Arizona Russell, Ryan Hooker University of Kansas Saccomanno, Paul Wing San Francisco State University Scarcella, Michael Center Iona College Stanley, Jourden Wing Angelo State University Sullivan, Kevin Prop University of California, Berkeley Teles, Bronson Lock University of Arizona Trankle, Thomas Lock Furman University Trotter, Kevin Fullback Penn State University Tumusiime, Michael M Flyhalf California Maritime Academy Tupuola, Marcus Fullback/ Wing Notre Dame College Van Lanen, Levi Center University of Wisconsin, Whitewater Van Schalkwyk, Duncan Flyhalf Life University Wallace, Thomas Wing Saint Mary’s College of California Weeks, Dante Wing University of Arizona Wenglewski, Chance Prop Lindenwood University Wepner, Franklin Scrumhalf Appalachian State University Westall, North Hooker St. Bonaventure University Wheeler, Harley Wing Life University White, Wesley No. 8 Lindenwood University Whiting, Calvin Center Brigham Young University (BYU) Wilcox, Tosh Flanker Brigham Young University (BYU) Williams, Darell Wing San Francisco Community College Wilson, Mitchell Center Life University Yacoubian, Sean Scrumhalf Saint Mary’s College of California Young, Zachary Center Arkansas State University Zhitnik, Maxim Center Fordham University

2018 MEN’S COLLEGIATE ALL-AMERICAN STAFF

Head Coach | James Willocks

Assistant Coach | Tui Osborne

Assistant Coach | Blake Bradford

Strength & Conditioning Coach | Tom Kindley

Performance Analyst | James Harrison

Team Manager | Kevin McCorry

2018 MEN’S COLLEGIATE ALL-AMERICAN SELECTION CAMP SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 9th

Candidates Assemble

Sunday, August 12th

Trial Game #1 | 10 AM MT

Infinity Park, Glendale, CO

Admission is FREE

Trial Game #2 | 11:30 AM MT

Infinity Park, Glendale, CO

Admission is FREE

Monday, August 13th

Program filtered to 30 players

Friday, August 17th

Men’s Collegiate All-Americans vs Glendale Raptors | 7 PM MT

Infinity Park, Glendale, CO

Admission is FREE

Announcement of 1st Team All-Americans

Facebook LIVE | Time TBD