
Round 1 Roster announced as Free Jacks head to RFC LA this Saturday
Rugby returns, and the Free Jacks set their sights on the season opener against LA! Head coach Ryan Martin has named a powerful matchday 23, featuring a mix of seasoned veterans and fresh talent ready to leave their mark.
Leading the charge: Captain Joe Johnston anchors a dynamic forward pack, while the electric backline—featuring playmakers like John Poland, Wayne van der Bank, and Paula Balekana—is set to ignite the attack.
1 | Malakai Hala-Ngatai |
2 | Andrew Quattrin |
3 | Kaleb Geiger |
4 | Piers Von Dadelszen |
5 | Sam Caird |
6 | Jed Melvin |
7 | Joe Johnston (c) |
8 | Jeronimo Gomez Vara |
9 | John Poland |
10 | Harrison Boyle |
11 | Paula Balekana |
12 | Le Roux Malan |
13 | Wayne van der Bank |
14 | Isaac Olson |
15 | Simon-Peter Toleafoa |
16 | Connal McInerney |
17 | Foster Dewitt |
18 | Cole Keith |
19 | Matt Carrion |
20 | Kaipono Kayoshi |
21 | Oscar Lennon |
22 | Noah Bain |
23 | Josiah Morra |
Notable Free Jacks Debuts:
Sam Caird |
Jeronimo Gomez Vara
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Simon-Peter Toleafoa
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Connal McInerney
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Matt Carrion |
Kaipono Kayoshi
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Noah Bain |
Josiah Morra |
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Written By Maeve Fitzgerald,
“I am a 20-year-old junior at Suffolk University. I’m studying Journalism with a print/web concentration, though I have experience with camera work and packages as well. I was born in Dorchester and raised in Braintree, MA, a town just on the end of the red line bordering the city. Ever since I was little, I’ve loved sports, music, movies and writing. I grew up in a passionate sports family with raging Boston accents, so I’ve felt at home living in the heart of the city and Boston’s North End. Growing up on the red line, I’ve always found myself drawn to the city and life on the go. When I’m not bartending at work or writing an article, I’m usually spending time with friends and family, shopping on Newbury street or catching a Boston sports game– whether it be at the stadium or from the comfort of a friend’s couch. I’ve been a bartender since I was 18 years old; therefore, meeting new people and taking their stories with me has been a glimpse at my future in journalism. My studies have me excited to pursue a career in print/web or broadcast journalism!”
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