California Legion’s Cassh Maluia was selected to make his USA Men’s Eagles debut against Canada, the club announced Sept. 17. He was named to start at inside center for the Tokyo matchup.
The confirmed details
The selection followed Maluia’s 2026 season with Legion. Before rugby, he played American football at Wyoming and was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2020.
The matchday group also included Legion players Lance Williams, Tonga Kofe, Jason Damm and Joe Taufeteʻe. Williams was named at openside flanker, while Kofe started at tighthead prop.
CSB Take
Maluia’s selection marked another step in his transition between sports. The broader Legion representation also connected the club’s player development with the national team.
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