Saint Mary's rugby player Nick Wallace (Squalicum) has been selected to represent the United States in the Americas Rugby Championship and will start at No. 1 loosehead prop.

Wallace made his first start in the tournament on Friday, Oct. 12, in a match Argentina won 39-3. Wallace also was expected to start on Tuesday, Oct. 16, against Canada. The Eagles will wrap up the tournament at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Langford, B.C., against Uruguay.