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You'd think it was the summertime with the amount of Americans involved overseas this weekend. That's what the World Cup will do. With the tournament taking away well over a ten Eagles away from their clubs that mostly leaves players playing at lower divisions and U.S.-eligible players. Unfortunately for those players most of those leagues have taken a break during the World Cup and aren't involved this weekend. One player that will be involved for his team is Todd Clever who will make his debut for Newcastle in a pre-season match against Leicester. Clever is getting the opportunity to start and could be in line for big minutes this year. Down in the Southern Hemisphere, Tom Coolican has the weekend off while Toni Pulu will start for Counties Manukau
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Australia:
Super Rugby
Marcel Brache and the Western Force have finished their season.
National Rugby Championship
Tom Coolican is not in the line-up for the Sydney Stars as they play the Greater Sydney Rams on Sunday.
James Hilterbrand is not in the line-up for North Harbour Rays as they play the Canberra Vikings on Saturday.
Shute Shield
James McMahon, Chris Chapman, and Sydney University have finished their season.
Paula Hafoka and Eastwood have finished their season.
Kevin Reed and Manly have finished their season.
New Zealand:
ITM Cup
Mike Lawrenson isn't in the line-up while Toni Pulu will start for Counties Manukau against Tasman on Saturday.
Other
Michelle Wong is training and playing with Sydenham.
Mika Maeva is training and playing with Marist.
Chance Doyle is training and playing with Johnsonville.
British Isles:
Aviva Premiership
Chris Wyles, Hayden Smith, Titi Lamositele, and Saracens are in pre-season. All are with the Eagles at the World Cup and none will be in the line-up as they play Northampton in pre-season play.
Eric Fry, Paddy Ryan, Todd Clever, and Newcastle are in pre-season. Fry is with the Eagles at the World Cup. Clever will start for Newcastle in their pre-season match against Leicester today.
Guinness Pro12
Cam Dolan, Blaine Scully and Cardiff have the weekend off. Dolan and Scully are with the Eagles at the World Cup.
Callum Black, Dave Ryan and Ulster have the weekend off.
Greg Peterson and the Glasgow Warriors have the weekend off. Peterson is with the Eagles at the World Cup.
RFU Championship
Thretton Palamo is not in the line-up for London Welsh as they play Bedford on Saturday. Palamo is with the Eagles at the World Cup.
Tom Bliss is not in the line-up for Ealing as they play Cornish Pirates on Saturday.
National League 1
Robbie Shaw and Hartpury play Esher on Saturday.
Ronnie McLean and Richmond play Coventry on Saturday.
Other
Will Magie plays with Old Albanians.
Jona Cali plays with Grove.
Ollie Drew plays with Bournemouth University.
Louis Mulholland plays with Bath University.
All Ireland League
Tim Maupin, Pierce Dargan, Conor Kearns, Oisin Brady, Ian Kinsley, and Kingsley McGowan and Trinity play Ballymena on Saturday.
Ross Deacon, Gearoid McDonald, and Lansdowne play Terenure College on Friday.
Liam Murphy and Clontarf play Ballynahinch on Saturday.
Liam Bourke and UCD play Young Munster on Saturday.
France:
Top 14
Samu Manoa and Toulon have the weekend off. Manoa is with the Eagles.
Pro D2
Taku Ngwenya and Biarritz have the weekend off. Ngwenya is with the Eagles.
Christian Ostberg and Aurillac have the weekend off.
Tai Tuisamoa and Narbonne have the weekend off.
Federale 1
Roland Suniula and Chalon play Lavaur on Sunday.
Seta Tuilevuka and ROC La Voulte-Valence play Macon on Sunday.
Mate Moeakiola and Castanet play Agde on Sunday. Moeakiola is with the Eagles.
Other
Victor Camptat plays for the Toulon Academy.
Mose Fualaau plays for the Clermont Academy.
Inaki Basauri plays for Stade Nantais.
Italy:
Eccellenza
Nick Civetta and Viadana are in pre-season.
Romania:
Romanian Rugby Championship
Andrew Suniula and CSM Bucuresti are in their summer break. Suniula is with the Eagles at the World Cup.
Japan:
Top League
Anthony Estrella and Toshiba Fuchu Brave Lupus are in pre-season.
Other:
BC Premier League
Graham Harriman and James Bay are in pre-season.
Alex Aronson is playing and training in the Philippines.
Alex Aronson is playing and training in the Philippines.