With the approaching Pacific Nations Cup, Scott Lawrence has named his USA roster for the campaign, reflecting a further evolution of his player pool, and therefore some insight into his ideal mix.
The USA Eagles have named their team to take on the All Blacks at FedEx Field in Washington DC this weekend.
England overcame the USA 43-29 at Twickenham on Sunday, handing out the most debuts in one match since 1947.
Marcus Smith capped an assured debut at fly-half with a try, with Sam Underhill, Ollie Lawrence, Jamie Blamire and Harry Randall also crossing.
Former NFL player Paul Lasike is looking forward to making his bow at the Rugby World Cup as the US Eagles look to upset Eddie Jones England in Kobe on Thursday.
Despite dispatching Canada with relative ease last weekend, coach Gary Gold has still made nine changes to his USA side to take on Samoa.
Seven MLR players have made the starting XV of the USA Eagles team that is set to Canada in the opening round of the Pacific Nations Cup.
While everyone is focused on the Rugby Championship, a raft of tier two nations will kick off their World Cup preparations in the Pacific Nations Cup this weekend.
With a number of jerseys released or on their way for this year's World Cup, RugbyPass has provided a presentation of the best jerseys worn over the last 32 years of World Cup rugby.
The death of Dr Z adds extra motivation for six of the Eagles as they prepare to take on the Maori All Blacks at Soldier Field.
