Chris Wyles to captain USA at World Cup

Chris Wyles will captain the USA at the World Cup it was confirmed today.
The Saracens back is part the 31-man squad that will take on Japan, Samoa, Scotland and South Africa.
Wyles led the Eagles in scoring at the 2011 event in New Zealand with 18 points, including all of the team’s points in a 27-10 loss to Italy. Along with their captain, Mike Petri, Mate Moeakiola, Taku Ngwenya, and Louis Stanfill will appear in their third World Cups.
“In terms of Rugby World Cup experience, yes, this is a relatively inexperienced group,” said head coach Mike Tolkin. “However, while the Rugby World Cup is a whole different kettle of fish, many of these players do have a fair bit of international play under their belts since 2011.”
“It’s good that we’re operating from a base where those domestic guys went to Argentina and Uruguay and did well, got game time, then were joined by some of the professionals who added a bit more depth and professionalism to the squad,” Tolkin said. “Samu is just another layer there.
“The guys feel confident playing without him, but he brings a great deal of impact to the side. He’s a natural leader; he’s a great ballplayer. Samu’s been waiting to play in the World Cup for four years, so I know he’s really thrilled at the prospect.”
USA Squad: Danny Barrett, Chris Baumann, Cameron Dolan, Andrew Durutalo, Zach Fenoglio, Eric Fry, Seamus Kelly, Olive Kilifi, Niku Kruger, Titi Lamositele, Scott LaValla, AJ MacGinty, Samu Manoa, Al McFarland, Matekitonga Moeakiola, Takudzwa Ngwenya, Folau Niua, Thretton Palamo, Greg Peterson, Mike Petri, John Quill, Blaine Scully, Hayden Smith, Louis Stanfill, Andrew Suniula, Shalom Suniula, Joseph Taufete’e, Zack Test, Phil Thiel, Brett Thompson, Chris Wyles (Captain).