American Raptors Travel to Colombia for Match With Tucanes

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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 
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The American Raptors are a professional rugby organization located in Glendale, CO, also known as RugbyTown USA. In 2023, The Raptors became an official affiliate of Super Rugby Americas - a competition composed of seven franchises from North and South America.
The mission of the American Raptors organization is to aid in the development of the American rugby player. The program reaches out to high-level athletes within various sports programs (football, basketball, wrestling, track & field) through combines and established recruitment networks. Creating a stateside, top-notch talent pool is the objective. Helping to increase the odds of the USA winning a Rugby World Cup is the goal.
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The American Raptors are a professional rugby organization located in Glendale, CO, also known as RugbyTown USA. In 2023, The Raptors became an official affiliate of Super Rugby Americas - a competition composed of seven franchises from North and South America.
The mission of the American Raptors organization is to aid in the development of the American rugby player. The program reaches out to high-level athletes within various sports programs (football, basketball, wrestling, track & field) through combines and established recruitment networks. Creating a stateside, top-notch talent pool is the objective. Helping to increase the odds of the USA winning a Rugby World Cup is the goal.
#Rugby | #RugbyUnion
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