Chicago City Wire

Head Coach Sam Harris has announced the Chicago Hounds' roster for their Week 15 game against the Dallas Jackals. The Hounds, holding a record of 5-6-1, will face off against the Jackals, who are at 5-7. The match is scheduled for Sunday night at 7 PM CT and will be broadcast on Marquee Sports Network.

Charlie Abel and Paddy Ryan have been selected to lead the scrum from the loosehead and tight head prop positions. Dylan Fawsitt will join them as hooker. This marks their fifth consecutive start together.

George Merrick and James Scott are chosen for the second row. This game represents Scott's 12th start of the season; he has played in every game except one this season.

Mason Flesch moves to blindside flanker after previously starting at lock. Maclean Jones remains in his openside flanker role as he earns his 50th Major League Rugby (MLR) cap. Conall Boomer returns to play at No. 8.

Fred Apulu and Ignacio Peculo provide cover from the bench as props, while Janus Venter is listed as reserve hooker. Brad Tucker, Luke White, and Lucas Rumball complete the forward substitutes.

Nick McCarthy is set to start at scrumhalf alongside Adriaan Carelse, who also reaches his 50th MLR cap milestone.

The center pairing consists of captain Billy Meakes and Bryce Campbell. Nate Augspurger shifts to left wing with rookie Noah Brown starting on right wing for the first time since Week 10.

Kian Meadon debuts for Chicago Hounds from fullback position, potentially taking over goal-kicking duties.

In reserves, Jason Higgins aims for his 42nd MLR cap while Cassh Maluia could feature from No. 23 shirt.

Number denotes Major League Rugby caps as it currently stands.