Canada

The USA Women’s ‘A’ Rugby Team has officially announced its lineup for its match against its Canadian counterparts, the Canada ‘A’ side, set to kick off tonight at 6 p.m. at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.

Following intensive two-a-days, video sessions, mental skills, conditioning and recovery work over these past few days, the USA ‘A’ side will look to come out strong against their respective neighbors to the north.

“We've had a productive couple of practice days here in Glendale and are looking forward to a good showing against Canada A this evening,” Women’s ‘A’ Coach Martha Daines said.

For this ‘A’ game, the U.S. has selected a mix of young talent, players returning to 15s after representing the U.S. in sevens, as well as experienced players looking to prove themselves to the coaching staff.

With only a few days to prepare, this match will be a good opportunity for the team to build cohesion and for team leaders to step up and make a positive impact.

“The team has pulled together well,” Daines added. “They are ready and excited to play.”

The Women’s ‘A’ Can/Am match is just a preview for the international test match featuring the USA Women’s National Team and the Canadian Women’s National Team on Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m.

Tickets to both matches are just $15 or you can buy 11 tickets for the price of 10. Children under 12 get in free.

The Can-Am matches in Colorado will be the first of five matches this summer, as the team kicks off its journey towards the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010, which is held in England next August and September. The Women’s Eagles will see their remaining games in the Nations Cup in Toronto in August.

USA ‘A’ Lineup:

1.  Libby Berg (Minnesota Valkyries)
2.  Kitt Wagner (Beantown)
3.  Stacy Baker (Philadelphia)
4. Jenny Menke (Minnesota Valkyries)
5. Anna Brown (Minnesota Amazons)
6. Mel Denham (Beantown)
7. Ida Berstein (Keystone)
8. Kate Daley (Pennsylvania State University)
9. Ramey Marshall (Oregon Sports Union)
10.  Hannah Stolba (Minnesota Valkyries)
11.  Desiree Markovich (Minnesota Valkyries)
12.  Emilie Bydwell (Beantown)
13. Amy Daniels (Beantown)
14. Katie Dowty (Beantown)
15.  Christy Ringgenberg (Minnesota Valkyries)
16. Katherine Weber (Iowa State)
17.  Stacey Bridges (Texas A&M)
18.  Lisa Butts (UC Davis)
19.  Janay Lake (Glendale Raptors)
20.  Katie Hertel (Minnesota Valkyries)
21.  Brenna Costello (Washington DC Furies)
22.  Kristy Lear (Minnesota Valkyries)