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- ↑ "USA blasts through Brazil in La Vila". Americas Rugby News. November 11, 2023.
- ↑ "U20 captain Besag named in Eagles squad for Europe tour". Americas Rugby News. August 2, 2023.
- ↑ "Changes for USA U20s as Besag Gets Senior Eagle Callup". Goff Rugby Report. July 29, 2023.
- ↑ "USA Battles Hard but Georgia Wins". Goff Rugby Report. August 19, 2023.