The USA Males’s Eagles journey to Tokyo this weekend, turning their consideration to North American rivals Canada at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium.
Following their opening match towards match hosts Japan in Osaka final week, Head Coach Scott Lawrence’s squad now shifts its focus to Canada, with a number of California Legion gamers set to function.
Maluia, who performed NFL for the Patriots and frolicked with the Tennessee Titans, loved a breakthrough season with Legion in 2026 and can earn his first worldwide cap, beginning at inside heart within the USA jersey.
Dominic Besag strikes to outdoors heart, Luke Carty begins at fly-half, whereas Julian Roberts comes into the beginning XV on the wing.
California Legion Senior Assistant and Interim Head Coach Dave Clancy stated Maluia’s choice was a proud second for each the participant and the membership.
“To see Maluia earn his first cap is a unbelievable reward for the work he has put on this 12 months.
“He had a breakthrough season with us in California and continued to develop in confidence each week.
“To now see him take that subsequent step and signify the USA is one thing everybody on the Legion is extremely happy with.”
Up entrance, Fakaosifolau Pifeleti strikes from the bench to begin at loosehead prop, whereas fellow Legion prop Mason Pedersen comes into the matchday 23 as a alternative.
Legion backrower and 2026 standout Lance Williams additionally strikes into the beginning XV at openside flanker.
Clancy stated the continued Legion illustration at worldwide stage mirrored an essential a part of the membership’s long-term imaginative and prescient.
“Having Tonga, Jase, Joe and Lance concerned alongside Maluia is one other sturdy reflection of what we’re making an attempt to construct in California.
“We wish the environment to develop gamers able to performing on the highest stage and, importantly, contribute to the continued progress and success of the Eagles.”
The North American showdown between the USA and Canada kicks off at 12:01 a.m. PT this Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, closing out the Eagles’ 2026 Pacific Nations Cup marketing campaign.
USA followers can catch all of the motion dwell on Paramount+.
| Place | Participant |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fakaosifolau Pifeleti |
| 2 | Shilo Klein |
| 3 | Tonga Kofe^ |
| 4 | Jason Damm^ |
| 5 | Nathan Den Hoedt |
| 6 | Marno Redelinghuys |
| 7 | Lance Williams^ |
| 8 | Makeen Alikhan |
| 9 | Ruben De Haas |
| 10 | Luke Carty |
| 11 | Noah Brown |
| 12 | Cassh Maluia*^ |
| 13 | Dominic Besag |
| 14 | Julian Roberts |
| 15 | Mitch Wilson |
| 16 | Joe Taufeteʻe^ |
| 17 | Payton Telea-Ilalio |
| 18 | Mason Pedersen |
| 19 | Sam Golla |
| 20 | Benjamin Bonasso |
| 21 | Michael Baska |
| 22 | Chris Hilsenbeck |
| 23 | Tavite Lopeti |
*First Eagles Cap ^2026 Legion Participant
