The Seattle Seawolves are more than contenders in Major League Rugby, they’re a pipeline to the global game.
This summer, seven Seawolves players have been selected to represent three different national teams: USA, Canada, and Samoa. It’s a moment of pride not only for the athletes themselves, but also for a club that continues to mold talent for the international stage.
Two Seawolves are suiting up for the red, white, and blue.
JP Smith, a tactician at scrum-half with dual South African-American ties, has long been a stabilizing force in the Seawolves backline. His vision, kicking precision, and cool head under pressure make him an ideal fit for the USA Eagles' summer test run.
Joining him is Lauina Futi, a dynamic winger with American Samoan heritage who brings both strength and speed to every carry. Futi has blossomed into a relentless finisher, and his call-up signals the Eagles’ commitment to adding explosive edge threats to their arsenal.
The Canadian national team is investing in future firepower, and the Seawolves are supplying it.
Jesse Mackail brings bruising energy to the pack. Known for his physicality and leadership, Mackail is exactly the kind of presence that builds identity in a forward unit.
Dewald Kotze, a workhorse hooker with precision at the lineout and bite at the breakdown, has proven he can compete at the highest levels.
Brock Gallagher, one of the most exciting young backs in the league, shows poise, footwork, and field awareness beyond his years.
All three have earned their spots in Rugby Canada’s 2025 extended squad, a long-term play as the nation eyes growth and reestablishment on the world stage.
Representing the Pacific with power and pride, Olajuwon Noa and Rodney Iona have been tapped for Manu Samoa’s summer squad.
Noa is an enforcer. Whether in open play or the tight exchanges, his defense speaks volumes, hard hits, no nonsense, all heart.
Iona, a seasoned backline operator, brings balance, experience, and pinpoint kicking. For Manu Samoa, he’s both a calm navigator and a strike weapon.
Their selections aren’t just a nod to their current form, they’re a recognition of their roots and their impact on and off the field.
The Seawolves have always played with intensity, intelligence, and grit, but these call-ups show it’s more than just what happens on match day. This is a team building international-caliber players. It’s a club where hard work translates into opportunity, and where the path from Starfire Stadium leads to the global stage.
To Smith, Futi, Mackail, Kotze, Gallagher, Noa, and Iona: congratulations. You carry the Seawolves name with you, and we’ll be watching with pride.
