Seattle Seawolves Roster Announced for Mid-Week Match vs Anthem Rugby Carolina

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Seattle Seawolves Roster Announced for Mid-Week Match vs Anthem Rugby Carolina

April 22, 2025 - Major League Rugby (MLR)
Seattle Seawolves News Release


We're heading to the East Coast for a rare mid-week matchup under the lights in Charlotte. With two matches in five days, our boys are ready for the challenge, and momentum is on our side after a strong showing at home.

Here's who will be taking the pitch as we face Anthem Rugby Carolina in Week 11 of the Major League Rugby season.

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Kickoff: 4:30 PM PT

Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, NC

Seattle Seawolves Matchday Roster vs. Anthem Rugby Carolina

Starting XV

Cameron Orr (Australia, International) - Loosehead Prop

Dewald Kotze (South Africa, Domestic-Canada) - Hooker

Juan Pablo Zeiss (Argentina, International) - Tighthead Prop

Olajuwon "OJay" Noa (USA, International) - Lock

Rhyno Herbst (South Africa, U.S. Permanent Resident) - Lock

Charles Elton (Ireland, International) - Blindside Flanker

Devin Short (USA, Domestic) - Openside Flanker

Riekert Hattingh (USA, Domestic) - Number Eight (Captain)

JP Smith (South Africa, Domestic) - Scrumhalf

Eseka Iona (Samoa, International) - Flyhalf

Malacchi Esdale (USA, Domestic) - Left Wing

Dan Kriel (South Africa, International) - Inside Center

Divan Rossouw (Namibia, International) - Outside Center

Lauina Futi (USA, Domestic) - Right Wing

Duncan Matthews (South Africa, International) - Fullback

Reserves

16. Kerron van Vuuren (South Africa, International) - Hooker

17. Chance Wenglewski (USA, Domestic) - Loosehead/Tighthead Prop

18. Mason Pedersen (USA, Domestic) - Tighthead Prop

19. Isaia Lotawa (USA, Domestic) - Lock

20. Huw Taylor (United Kingdom, International) - Back Row

21. Brock Gallagher (USA, Domestic-Canada) - Scrumhalf

22. Eduard "Eddie" Fouché (South Africa, International) - Flyhalf

23. Jeremiah Sio (USA, Domestic) - Wing

With just six rounds remaining in the regular season, every match counts. A win in Charlotte keeps Seattle firmly in the playoff hunt and builds momentum heading into a quick turnaround match this Saturday against NOLA. Watch for key player rotations, tactical kicking, and backline speed as the boys look to execute under pressure.

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