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NC All-Stars Name USA Curtain-Raiser Team

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North Carolina Rugby All-Stars

The very active North Carolina Youth Rugby (NCYR) All-Stars are back on the pitch for another curtain-raiser ahead of a USA Men’s National Team test. Ahead of the Eagles vs. Spain match this Saturday, July 12, the U18 all-stars will face a USA West 15s select side in Charlotte, N.C.

RELATED: See the USA West Roster

The 25 players hail from eight rugby teams in North Carolina. State 15s champion Raleigh Cobras lead all selections with 10 players. The Chapel Hill Highlanders (4), Charlotte Cardinals (3), Raleigh Redhawks (2), Hough (2), Clayton, Hoke and Southern Pines are also represented. The hosts will face a team that pulls from Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

NCYRU ALL-STARS

Tanner Avery — Raleigh Cobras
Brooke Brantley — Raleigh Cobras
Sara Butler — Charlotte Cardinals
Lillian DeSoto — Raleigh Cobras
Haley Falcone — Raleigh Cobras
Lisa-Jean Foley — Raleigh Redhawks
Louisa Hinds — Raleigh Cobras
Isabella Hoffman — Hough High School
Reva Jain — Chapel Hill Highlanders
Charlie Klotter — Charlotte Cardinals
Marissa Langdon — Raleigh Cobras
Annora Leaf — Chapel Hill Highlanders
Sarah Lyons — Hough High School
Quin Mathis — Raleigh Cobras
Nakato Myers — Raleigh Cobras
Sophie Nebel — Charlotte Tigers
Hanna Ortego — Raleigh Cobras
Alana Reece — Raleigh Cobras
Korie Reese — Hoke Rugby
Jeinndy Rivas Ramirez — Charlotte Cardinals
Camila Rodriguez-O’Donnell — Chapel Hill Highlanders
Bella Scott — Chapel Hill Highlanders
Kiley VanHoozer — Southern Pines Rugby
Evie Vinton — Clayton Rugby
Mersadees Washington — Raleigh Redhawks

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