For the second time in as many Novembers, the American Raptors are heading to South America.
The Raptors departed on Wednesday morning to Medellín, Colombia for a match against Tucanes Rugby – Colombia’s national rugby team – at Rene Higuita Sports Complex at noon MT on Saturday, November 12.
Saturday’s match will be the sixth time the team has competed against a team from South America in the last 12 months. The Raptors competed in a scrimmage against Los Cuervos and two matches against Uruguay A in Montevideo, Uruguay last November, and hosted SLAR sides Penarol and Jaguares as a part of the Challenge Cup of the Americas at Infinity Park in June.
Following the match, the Raptors will head back to Glendale on Sunday, November 13.
Players:
- Ethan Acton
- Justin Barlow
- Shawn Clark
- Steve Cluley
- Watson Filikitonga
- Sione Finefeuiaki
- Adagio Lopeti
- Sosefo Mailangi
- Ethan McVeigh
- Ronan Murphy
- Ma’ake Muti
- Jeff Pelesuma
- Aki Pulu
- Caleb Repp
- Lamarre Rey
- Nolan Saraceni
- Daytwon Sheridan
- Jarrett Sitton
- Tre Smalls
- Seimou Smith
- Tavius Sykora-Matthess
- Payton Telea-Ilalio
- Taniela Tupou
- Mo Vainikolo
Staff:
- Mark Bullock – Director of Rugby
- Peter Pasque – General Manager
- Sarah Chobot – Head Coach
- Brendan O’Meara – Associate Head Coach
- Mose Timoteo – Assistant Coach
- Jacob Nelson – Head Strength & Conditioning
- LeeAnn Hewitt – Head Athletic Trainer
- Scott Nies – Team Manager
