Irish reunion for USA’s LaValla

Much has been made of Eddie O’Sullivan’s face-off against the squad he once coached when Ireland meet the USA on Sunday, but the Group C opening Test will also see the Eagles’ forward Scott LaValla reunited with some familiar faces.

LaValla, who can play at lock or in the back row, spent four years studying in Ireland during which time he captained Trinity to the inaugural IRFU All-Ireland Club Sevens title and gained further experience playing for the Ulster Ravens in the past two seasons.