Local alumni look to make impression with MLR scouts
Source: Austin Gilgronis
More Tennesseans could be securing professional rugby contracts soon.
Recruiting for Major League Rugby's (MLR) sixth season is ramping up with the second installment of The Rugby Showcase. This event is one of the largest pre-draft combines where players from across the country come to show off their skills in front of professional scouts.
With the MLR Draft coming up soon, four former Tennessee collegiate rugby players are looking to make a big splash at this year's showcase.
Gregory Janowick - University of Tennessee (Lock)
Source: Vols Rugby
Josh Shelter - University of Tennessee (Center)
Source: Vols Rugby
Adrian Hart - Lee University (Wing)
Source: Lee University Rugby
Austin White - University of Tennessee
Source: Vols Rugby
The combine will take place at Peter Barton Stadium at the University of Denver on Saturday with the USA World Cup qualifying match against Chile an hour afterwards.
The four Tennesseans will be put through a list of drills including,
Physical Testing Metrics:
40 meter
L drill
Vertical
Bench press (Optional)
Bronco
Position Skills:
Lineouts
Scrums
Passing gauntlet
Kicking
1v1 Contact and Breakdown
Potential additional skill drills
Player interviews
We wish the these state rugby alumni the best of luck, as they seek a shot at getting noticed by MLR staff.
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