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The former NFL Draft pick who debuted for USA Eagles against Canada

Former New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans linebacker Cassh Maluia became the latest Test rugby debutant for the USA Eagles last weekend.

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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 1:29 AM

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Cassh Maluia made his USA Eagles Test rugby debut in a 16-19 loss to Canada in Tokyo.
The 27-year-old started at inside center and played 54 minutes in the Pacific Nations Cup playoff.
Maluia was selected in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.

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Former NFL linebacker Cassh Maluia made his international rugby debut for the USA Eagles, starting at inside center in a 16-19 defeat against Canada in Tokyo. Maluia played 54 minutes during the Pacific Nations Cup third-place playoff match at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, featuring alongside center partner Dominic Besag.

Selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the 27-year-old transitioned to rugby union in 2023. He previously competed for the American Raptors, Chicago Hounds, and San Diego Legion before earning selection to the national team.

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