Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 — 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.
How to Watch
Can’t make the trip? Catch every moment from wherever you are.
📺 FOX 13+ (Seattle)
📺 ESPN+ (USA)
📺 The Rugby Network (International)
🕟 Kickoff: 4:30 PM PT
📍 Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Starting XV
1. Cameron Orr – Loosehead Prop
2. Dewald Kotze – Hooker
3. Juan Pablo Zeiss – Tighthead Prop
4. Olajuwon "OJay" Noa – Lock
5. Rhyno Herbst – Lock
6. Charles Elton – Blindside Flanker
7. Devin Short – Openside Flanker
8. Riekert Hattingh – Number Eight (Captain)
9. JP Smith – Scrumhalf
10. Eseka Rodney Iona – Flyhalf
11. Malacchi Esdale – Left Wing
12. Dan Kriel – Inside Center
13. Divan Rossouw – Outside Center
14. Lauina Futi – Right Wing
15. Duncan Matthews – Fullback
Reserves
16. Kerron van Vuuren – Hooker
17. Chance Wenglewski – Prop
18. Mason Pedersen – Prop
19. Isaia Lotawa – Lock
20. Huw Taylor – Back Row
21. Brock Gallagher – Scrumhalf
22. Eduard "Eddie" Fouché – Flyhalf
23. Jeremiah Sio – 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.