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- ↑ "Dramatic finish sees Denver drop Ohio", Americas Rugby News, 17 April 2016.
- ↑ "Former BYU player Davies gets his first cap as the Eagles roll past Georgia", Deseret News, 17 June 2012.
- ↑ "The USA Depth Chart Now", Goff Rugby Report, 16 December 2014.
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