by | Feb 13, 2025

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
Simon-Peter Toleafoa
Connal McInerney
Matt Carrion
Kaipono Kayoshi
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!”

Maeve Fitzgerald

Writer @ New England Free Jacks News Bureau

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