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- ↑ "USA Men's XVs National Team Names 30-Player Traveling Roster for England and Ireland Tests". USA Rugby. 4 June 2021.
- ↑ "England 43-29 United States: Joe Cokanasiga shines on international return". BBC Sport. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
