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Head Coach Zack Test and staff have selected the 14-man squad to travel to Sigatoka where they will take part in the 3 day rugby festival at Lawaqa Park facing off against some of the most elite players across the globe. Streaming will be available for international audiences on Viti+.
Veteran Eagle Stephen Tomasin will Captain the side which sees consistency from last year's core group with Lucas Pattinson joining the tour as a new addition to residency, after climbing the ranks with the JNT.
The USA Eagles will use the tournament as a season warm-up having honed their skills, playing style and team culture since their last International Competition at the LA SVNS in the spring of 2025 where they clinched their spot on the SVNS 2 circuit.
Head Coach, Zack Test has worked with players and staff to establish team standards and systems and is looking forward to seeing them come to life on the pitch. He commented;
“We are looking for players to rise and consistently impact the game positively, respond to adversity, hold our standards, and trust what we have built on the off season and continue to build upon it.
“We are looking for consistent, repeatable, positive impact on the game overall - not flashes. We want to see players making good decisions, impacting moments, and influencing play whether they’re directly involved or supporting. New opposition will challenge us in different ways, and will test how quickly we respond: our body language, our communication, and our ability to reset and stay connected to the next action. We want to see that our standards travel. Regardless of venue, opponent, or circumstance, the expectations around effort, detail, and behavior don’t change.”
This Tour will test the team across the systems they've built at home and will be the ideal opener to challenge the work of their preparation, forging stronger trust and connection. Test continued;
“Competing on foreign soil against different styles and challenges shows the group what they’re capable of when they stay true to who they are. That confidence is earned, not manufactured. So, while we train skills at home, we can’t replicate the pressure, the unity, or the growth that comes from being tested together overseas and that’s why these trips are such a powerful part of our preparation.”
With the Flying the Fijians being one of the top skilled international sides, this tournament was selected intentionally to test physicality and reaction under pressure;
“They bring speed, physicality, instinct, and creativity often all in the same moment. That means there’s nowhere to hide.” Test explained. “Tackle technique, spacing, communication, and decision-making under pressure all get exposed quickly. What makes it especially valuable early is that they punish hesitation. When systems aren’t clear, connection breaks down, or standards slip even briefly, you’ll feel it straight away.”
“As a first hit-out, it’s perfect: high tempo, high challenge, honest feedback. It tells us very quickly where we’re at and what we need to sharpen as we continue to build. We will see immediate feedback on what’s real and what still needs work. We will be forced to stay disciplined while being adaptable, giving us the exact balance we want to test at this stage.”
Drawn into Pool C, the USA will hope to see the Fijians in the finals stages as they face off first against the Chennai Bulls, a Select team from India. The USA will also kick off against the McDonald’s Mike Friday Selects, coached by former USA Head Coach Mike Friday and will feature some familiar faces in Perry Baker and Matai Leuta.