Photo: Neil Kennedy for USA Rugby USA RUGBY PRESS RELEASE – The USA Women’s Under-20s have named their match-day 23 for one final contest of Tri Nations Cup 2019 against Canada on July 24, KO 12 PM ET, at Loughborough University. While a LIVE stream won’t be available, score updates will be provided on twitter.com/usarugby.
Head Coach Ricardo Ramirez has made four changes to the starting XV with Kapoina Bailey in at No. 8, Mary Jane Pasioles in at scrumhalf, Karissa Postula in at center and Clara Lemal-Brown suiting up at wing.
“After our last match against England, the team had numerous positive takeaways,” said Ramirez, describing the learning experience that came with facing a polished English squad. “When a team falls and can find the growth lesson, it is impressive. Players returned to training with the proper head and spirit. Heading into the match with Canada, we are looking at a few changes to create a different look.
The Under-20s fell to England U20s in the opening match of their Tri Nations Campaign last Saturday. Wednesday’s game will serve as the USA’s finale in the three-team tournament, after which England and Canada will play each other on July 28.
USA WOMEN’S U20s vs. CANADA
1. Tiara A’au – Central Washington University
2. Saher Hamdan – Notre Dame College
3. Tori Jones – University of Notre Dame
4. Marin Pennell – Dartmouth College
5. Erica Jarrell – Harvard University
6. Sophia Haley – Dartmouth College
7. Elizabeth Wilson – Northern Virginia (NOVA)
8. Kapoina Bailey – Kona High School
9. Mary Jane Pasioles – Central Washington University
10. Darina Roe – Pennsylvania State
11. Clara Lemal-Brown – Quinnipiac University
12. Morgan Freeman – Lindenwood University
13. Karissa Postula – Oregon Sports Union (ORSU)
14. Megan Bird – Davenport University
15. Allison Koenig – Quinnipiac University
RESERVES
16. Tiana A’au – Central Washington University
17. Joannah Skucek – Lindenwood University
18. Samantha Tancredi – Lindenwood University
19. Natalie Gray – Lindenwood University
20. Paige Fallon – Life University
21. Glory Woolley – Oklahoma State
22. Matalasi Morrissette – Brigham Young University
23. Ubaida Ahmed – Mount St. Mary’s University
STAFF
Head Coach | Ricardo Ramirez
Assistant Coach | Emily Record
Assistant Coach | Craig Wilson
Physical Performance | Sylvia Braaten
Athletic Trainer | Diane Watanabe
Team Manger | Anna Kunkel
U20 WOMEN’S TRI NATIONS CUP SCHEDULE & RESULTS
July 20
vs England | 62-0 (L)
Wednesday, July 24
USA U20s vs Canada U20s
12 PM ET
Sunday, July 28
Canada U20s vs England U20s
11 AM ET
