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CRAA Announces All-American East vs. West Traveling Squads

CHARLOTTE, NC – May 19, 2025 – The Collegiate Rugby Association of America (CRAA), in collaboration with USA Rugby’s Men’s High Performance Pathways, is proud to announce the official squads for the 2025 CRAA All-American East vs. West match. This prestigious event highlights the best in collegiate rugby and serves as a critical evaluation platform for U23 and senior national team consideration.

Following an extensive national review and nomination process, CRAA received an impressive 189 nominations from programs across the country. After careful vetting and selection by regional coaching staffs and national selectors, 84 athletes were named to the extended player pool, from which the final 58 players have been selected to the traveling squads representing the East and West.

These elite student-athletes will come together for a week-long training assembly in Charlotte, NC, culminating in a high-performance fixture that serves as a curtain-raiser for the Anthem vs. Chicago Hounds on May 24, 2025. The match showcases the best of American collegiate rugby talent and highlights the growth and depth of the game across the country.

The final 23-player match-day rosters for both the East and West teams will be officially announced on Friday, May 23, 2025, following the conclusion of the final team preparations.

“This match is more than just an All-Star game—it’s a glimpse into the future of the Men’s Eagles,” said Paul Keeler, President of CRAA. “Every player selected has demonstrated the skill, character, and potential to compete at the highest levels of the game, and we are proud to partner with USA Rugby to provide this platform.”

CRAA All Americans – East Traveling Squad

NAME	SCHOOL	YEAR	HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS CLUB
Bautista Araujo	Life University	Jr	Punta del Este, UY / Woodside HS Lobos
Logan Ballinger	Life University	Jr	Delray Beach, FL / Boca bucs
Leon Best	Life University	Jr	Houston, TX / Paarl Boy's HS
Bastian Brunello	Mount St. Mary's University	Sr	Mont de Marsan, FR / Tarbes Rugby
Adam Chadwick	Life University	Jr	Lymington, ENG / Hartpury College
Welton Charumbira	St. Thomas University	So	Harare, ZW / Old Georgians Rugby Club
Evan Corbett	Mount St. Mary's University	Sr	Bloemfontein, RSA / Grey College
Bradley Crane	Life University	Grad.	Leicester, ENG / Market Harborough rugby club
Kade Cunningham	Life University	So	San Antonio, TX / Wanderers Rigby Football Club Singapore
Connor Devos	Lindenwood University	Sr	The Woodlands, TX / The Woodlands Youth Rugby Club
Henry Duke	University of Virginia	Sr	Henrico, VA / Richmond Strikers
Elias Garza	Life University	Grad.	Weslaco, TX / South Greenville
Tristan Hubsch	Life University	Sr	Pretoria, RSA / Pretoria Boys High school
Seth Kramlich	Life University	Sr	Berks County, PA / Berks County Rugby Football Club
Duncan Krige	Lindenwood University	Sr	Port Elizabeth, RSA / Kingswood College
Takunda Makiwa	Davenport University	Sr	Harare, ZW / Peterhouse boys
Shaun Mathyssen	Life University	So	Tzaneen, RSA / Hoërskool Ben Vorster
Hayden McKay	Mount St. Mary's University	Sr	Auckland, NZ / North Shore Rugby Club
James Rose	Life University	FY	Suamico, WI / Green Bay Leprechauns
Ian Roudybush	Penn State University	Grad.	Fairfax, VA / Vienna
David Scanlon	Lindenwood University	So	Waterford, IRE / Waterpark RFC
Philani Simamane	Life University	Sr	Pietermaritzburg, RSA / Maritzburg College
Chad Tinney	Lindenwood University	Grad.	Kansas City, MO / Bixby HS Rugby Club
Lachlan Treister	Penn State University	Sr	Orange County, CA / Raptors
Eduan Van Heerden	Lindenwood University	Sr	Charlotte, NC / Charlotte Tigers
Jordan Vassel	Life University	So	Coconut Creek, FL / Boca Raton Bucs
Nahuel Wingord	Life University	Jr	Durham, N.C. / Wakefield HSRed Hawks
Jeremy Zwick	Lindenwood University	Jr	Lakewood, CA / Belmont Shore Rugby Club / Los Alamitos / Long Beach Poly HS

Staff:

Blake Bradford & Zac Mizell – Coaches
Joey Rasmus – Team Manager
Tyler Mitchell – Athletic Trainer

CRAA All Americans – West Traveling Squad

NAME	SCHOOL	YEAR	HOMETOWN / PREVIOUS CLUB
John Battle Wilson	Saint Mary's College of California	Jr	Denver, CO / Denver East High school
Campbell Robb	Central Washington University	Sr	Morrinsville, NZ / St Paul's Collegiate
Charlie Walsh	University of California, Berkeley	Grad	Hong Kong, PRC / St Paul's Collegiate, NZ
Will Sherman	University of California, Los Angeles	Sr	Salt Lake City, UT / East High
Byron Finley	University of California, Berkeley	Jr	Marin County, CA / Marin Highlanders
Logan Turner	University of California, Los Angeles	Sr	Calgary, CAN / Canucks Rugby
Bryan Bogne	University of California, Berkeley	So	Nantes, FR / Granite Bay Rugby
King Matu	Saint Mary's College of California	Grad	Pittsburg, CA / Lamorina RFC
Solomon Williams	University of California, Berkeley	Jr	Carlsbad, CA / Thunder Rugby
Rand Santos	University of California, Berkeley	Jr	International School Manila / Paul Roos Gymnasium / Life West
Oscar Treacy	Central Washington University	Sr	Melbourne, AUS / Kingswood college
Coby Baker	California Polytechnic State University	Sr	Quito, EC / International School of Kuala Lumpur
JohnHenry Rouse	Saint Mary's college of California	So	Sacramento, CA / Granite Bay Rugby Club
Emmett Cook	University of California, Berkeley	So	Alexandria, VA / Gonzaga College High School
Nate Deegan	Saint Mary's college of California	Jr	Bethesda, MD / Gonzaga College High School
Cathal Coakley	Saint Mary's College of California	Grad	San Francisco, CA / San Francisco Golden Gate
Matthew Abbes	Saint Mary's College of California	Jr	Danville, CA / De La Salle High School
Oliver Kirk	University of California, Berkeley	FY	Chicago, IL / Chicago Lions / Nelson College
Seamus Deely	University of California, Berkeley	FY	Danville, CA / Danville Oaks
James Tenney	Brigham Young University	Jr	Sydney, AUS / United Rugby Club
Freddie Jobber	University of California, Los Angeles	FY	London, ENG / Tonbridge School
Hunter Modlin	Saint Mary's College of California	Grad	Sacramento, CA / Jesuit High School
Sam Brown	Claremont McKenna College	Jr	Vancouver, CAN / St. Georges School
Tiai Vavao	Central Washington University	Sr	Seattle, WA / Eastside Lions
Dayen Joyce	University of California, Los Angelas	Sr	San Diego, CA / Belmont Shore
Oliver Cline	Saint Mary's College of California	So	Auckland NZ / St Peters Auckland
Iosefa "JT" Toia'ivao	Saint Mary's College of California	Jr	Salt Lake City, UT / Kearns Rugby Club
Dominic Besag	Saint Mary's College of California	Jr	Danville, CA / Danville Oaks
Sosaia Pongi	Saint Mary's College of California	Jr	East Palo Alto, CA / EPA RazorHawks
Josh Cox	University of California, Los Angeles	Sr	Durban, RSA / Hilton College

Staff:

Harry Bennet & Andrew Cook – Coaches
Steve Seifert – Team Manager
Janie Kleumpers & Gaby von Arx – Athletic Trainers

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About CRAA:

The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) is the governing body for elite collegiate rugby programs in the United States. CRAA oversees competition, development, and pathways for athletes aspiring to achieve at the highest levels of the sport. CRAA is dedicated to promoting and growing collegiate rugby across the United States. CRAA supports student-athletes by providing a high level of competition, fostering leadership, and helping players reach their full potential both on and off the field.

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