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Chicago Hounds trio joins US Eagles for fall test matches

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US Eagles head coach Scott Lawrence has announced the 30-man squad for the team's upcoming fall test matches. Among those selected are three players from the Chicago Hounds: Nate Augspurger, Mark O’Keeffe, and Noah Brown. The Eagles will face Tonga, Portugal, and Spain in their three-game schedule.

Nate Augspurger is expected to bring veteran leadership to the team during this tour. Meanwhile, Mark O’Keeffe and Noah Brown are set to make their international XVs debut.

Mark O’Keeffe became eligible for domestic status after moving to the United States in 2019 with Rugby United New York. He has since become a prominent attacking player in Major League Rugby, accumulating 4,539 meters on the ground and scoring 133 career points through 25 tries.

Noah Brown entered Major League Rugby last season as the fourth overall pick in the 2023 Collegiate Draft. He made his debut in week three and secured a spot on the roster for most games thereafter. Brown concluded his rookie season with four tries and gained 523 meters over 43 carries.