Team Roster

André Warner is an experienced scrum-half who brings control, speed, and leadership to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in South Africa, Warner has built a professional career across South Africa, France, and Major League Rugby. He is known for his quick service, sharp decision-making, and ability to manage matches under pressure. Over recent MLR seasons, he has been one of the most consistent performers at his position, starting regularly and dictating tempo. Warner supports his forwards well around the breakdown and creates opportunities with accurate distribution. His professionalism and communication raise the standard across the squad. He joins the Seawolves for the 2026 season focused on delivering immediate impact and helping drive performance across the group.

Callum Botchar is a test-capped Canadian forward who brings size, physicality, and versatility to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in Ottawa and raised in Vancouver, he developed through Canada’s national pathway, including the Pacific Pride academy, before progressing to the senior international level.

Botchar made his debut for Canada in 2022 and has since earned multiple test caps. That experience has shaped a forward who is comfortable in physical contests and consistent under pressure, with a strong defensive presence and high work rate around the breakdown.

At the professional level, Botchar has competed in Major League Rugby across multiple seasons, establishing himself as a reliable contributor. He offers value in contact, lineout work, and carries, while also providing flexibility across the lock and back row positions.

Standing 6’4” and weighing 245 pounds, Botchar adds depth and competition to the Seawolves forward pack. He joins the club for the 2026 season focused on making an immediate impact and contributing to a high-performing group.

Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Kriel comes from a strong rugby family. His twin brother, Jesse, is also a professional rugby player and his great grandfather, John Hodgeson, had 15 appearances for the British Irish Lions in the 1930’s. Kriel attended Maritzburg College where he was selected into his school’s age-grade sides. After high school, Kriel joined the Blue Bulls Academy U19 side and quickly became their first-choice center. He helped the Blue Bulls win the U19 championship in 2013 and the U21 Championship in 2014. Thriving in the professional environment, Kriel caught the attention of the Springbok U20 coaches and was selected to their Junior World Cup squad in 2014 and helped them finish second in the tournament. Kriel continued to be a consistent scoring threat as he progressed through the Bulls’ Academy side, he then suited up for the University of Pretoria. He made the Tuks’ Varsity Cup semi-finalist squad and was named to the Varsity Cup Dream Team in 2015.

Davy Coetzer is one of Major League Rugby’s most consistent fly-halves and a proven points scorer. Born in Pretoria, South Africa, he developed through the University of Pretoria and Blue Bulls pathway before beginning his professional career.

Coetzer spent four seasons with the Houston SaberCats, where he became one of the league’s top playmakers. Across 50 starts, he recorded 358 career points, 18 tries, and over 2,600 meters gained. His ability to control matches, manage tempo, and deliver under pressure has made him one of the most reliable 10s in MLR.

Known for his kicking accuracy and game management, Coetzer consistently ranks among the league leaders in scoring. He earned All-MLR Second XV honors in 2023 and Honorable Mention in 2024, highlighting his impact across multiple seasons.

Coetzer brings structure, composure, and attacking vision to the Seawolves. He joins the club for the 2026 season ready to lead the backline and contribute to a high-performing group.

Divan Rossouw, a fullback hailing from Windhoek, Namibia, boasts a rugby career that has taken him across continents. Beginning with Namibia's U13 national team, Divan's talent quickly propelled him to South Africa’s Blue Bulls Academy in 2015. With 39 Currie Cup matches and 40 Super Rugby caps under his belt, Divan became a standout player for the Bulls and later joined the Lions in Johannesburg. Returning to Namibia in 2022, Divan represented his country in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, appearing in three matches. Off the pitch, he enjoys hiking and exploring nature, embodying his adventurous spirit both on and off the pitch.

Dorian Jones is an experienced fly-half who brings composure, control, and leadership to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in Ebbw Vale, Wales, he developed through the Welsh system before building a professional career across Europe, including the United Rugby Championship, Premiership Rugby, and France.

Jones joined Major League Rugby ahead of the 2024 season and spent two seasons with NOLA Gold, where he played a key role in guiding the team to its first playoff appearance. His performances showed strong game management, accurate kicking, and the ability to organize a backline under pressure.

Known for his calm presence and decision-making, Jones controls tempo and delivers in key moments. He provides structure in attack and consistency off the tee, making him a reliable option at fly-half.

He joins the Seawolves for the 2026 season focused on adding depth, experience, and leadership to a competitive squad.

Ezekiel Lindenmuth is an international prop and USA Eagle #594 who brings power, consistency, and test-level experience to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in Samoa, he represented Samoa at U20 level and earned a senior test cap in 2022 before becoming USA-eligible and debuting for the Eagles in 2025 against England.

Lindenmuth has built a strong professional résumé across Super Rugby and the National Provincial Championship, with time at Moana Pasifika, Auckland, and Counties Manukau. He later established himself in Major League Rugby with the Houston SaberCats, where he became one of the league’s most reliable front-row players.

Across two MLR seasons, he made 29 appearances with 27 starts, recording over 460 meters gained and more than 230 tackles. A two-time All-MLR Honorable Mention selection, he played a key role in Houston’s 2025 Western Conference Championship run and featured in the MLR Championship Final.

Known for his physicality, work rate, and technical ability in the scrum, Lindenmuth contributes across all areas of play. He joins the Seawolves for the 2026 season ready to anchor the front row and make an immediate impact.

Harison Mataele is a Tonga international lock who brings size, physicality, and aerial dominance to the Seattle Seawolves. Standing 6’8”, he provides a strong presence in the tight five and at the lineout.

Mataele made his test debut for Tonga in 2022 and has since featured in multiple international competitions, including the Pacific Nations Cup and autumn test window. His performances have shown consistency in contact, strong defensive output, and effectiveness at set piece.

At club level, he has built experience across Australia and France, including time with Manly Marlins, Eastern Suburbs, and Stade Montois. Those environments helped develop his physical style and understanding of forward play at a high level.

Known for his lineout ability, work rate, and impact in collisions, Mataele adds strength and depth to the Seawolves forward pack. He joins the club for the 2026 season ready to make an immediate impact.

Ignacio Péculo is an international prop who brings power, physicality, and work rate to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he developed through the national pathway, representing Uruguay at U20 level before progressing to the senior team.

Péculo made his international debut in 2020 and has since represented Los Teros on the global stage, including the 2023 Rugby World Cup. His experience at test level has shaped a forward who is comfortable in high-pressure environments and consistent in contact.

At club level, Péculo spent four seasons with Peñarol in Super Rugby Americas, where he was part of back-to-back championship-winning squads. He later joined Major League Rugby with the Chicago Hounds, where he established himself as a reliable tighthead prop across two seasons.

Known for his strength in the scrum and effort around the breakdown, Péculo contributes across set piece and open play. He joins the Seawolves for the 2026 season ready to add depth and impact to the front row.

Kalisi Moli is a powerful back-row forward who brings size, athleticism, and consistent production to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in California and raised in Utah, he developed as a multi-sport athlete, earning High School All-American honors in rugby while also competing in football before playing Division I at Weber State.

Moli transitioned back to rugby through Utah’s pathway system and quickly rose through the ranks. He joined the Utah Warriors ahead of the 2024 season and made an immediate impact, earning Pathway Player of the Year honors in his rookie campaign.

Across two MLR seasons, Moli made 28 appearances with 17 starts, establishing himself as a reliable and physical presence. In 2025, he featured in all 16 matches, recording over 120 tackles and scoring his first MLR try, highlighting his work rate and consistency on both sides of the ball.

Known for his physicality, defensive presence, and ability to carry in tight spaces, Moli adds versatility across the back row. He joins the Seawolves for the 2026 season focused on continuing his growth and making an immediate impact within a competitive forward pack.

LaRome White is a powerful prop who returns to the Seattle Seawolves with experience, toughness, and championship pedigree. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he began his rugby journey in 2010 and developed at the University of Louisville before transitioning from center to the front row.

White was part of the Seawolves’ inaugural 2018 championship team, contributing to the forward pack that secured the club’s first MLR Shield. After that season, he continued his professional career across Major League Rugby, building experience and establishing himself as a reliable front-row presence.

His development also includes time with the Sharks Academy in South Africa, where he refined his technical skills and physical approach to the position. Known for his durability and work rate, White brings consistency in the scrum and around the pitch.

He returns to Seattle for the 2026 season with a deeper understanding of the league and a strong connection to the club’s culture, adding leadership and depth to the Seawolves front row.

Liki Chan Tung is a young hooker who brings mobility, physicality, and strong work rate to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in Hawaii and raised in Australia, he developed through the Australian pathway and earned U20 selection before progressing into senior club rugby in the ACT.

He played with Gungahlin Eagles, where he was part of a John I Dent Cup championship-winning side. That experience helped shape a game built on effort, consistency at set piece, and impact around the pitch.

Chan Tung made his Major League Rugby debut with the San Diego Legion in 2025, gaining valuable professional experience. He contributed off the bench with strong defensive work and physical presence in contact.

Known for his low center of gravity and mobility, he adds depth at hooker and fits a forward pack built on accuracy and effort. He joins the Seawolves for the 2026 season focused on continuing his development and making an impact.

Mark Bennett is a Scotland international center who brings world-class experience, creativity, and leadership to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in Irvine, Scotland, he developed through the Scottish pathway and made his professional debut with Glasgow Warriors at 18.

Bennett built a decorated career across Europe with Glasgow Warriors, ASM Clermont Auvergne, and Edinburgh Rugby, making over 170 professional appearances. Known for his footwork, pace, and attacking instincts, he has been a consistent scoring threat and a reliable presence in top competitions.

At international level, Bennett earned 29 caps for Scotland and scored 4 tries at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, where he was nominated for World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year. He also won a silver medal with Team GB Rugby Sevens at the 2016 Olympics.

Comfortable at both inside and outside center, Bennett brings versatility and composure to the Seawolves backline. He joins the club for the 2026 season ready to lead, create opportunities, and make an immediate impact.

Marno Redelinghuys is a USA Eagle and experienced forward who brings physicality, consistency, and leadership to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in South Africa, he developed through professional systems with the Leopards, Western Province, and Lions, earning experience at a high level before moving to Major League Rugby.

Redelinghuys debuted in MLR with Rugby ATL in 2020 and helped the team reach the 2021 Championship Final. He later joined the Houston SaberCats, where he became one of the league’s most reliable forwards across four seasons. Known for his work rate and defensive output, he has recorded over 70 appearances, more than 680 tackles, and over 1,600 meters carried.

In 2025, Redelinghuys earned selection to the USA Eagles, becoming Eagle #588 and making an immediate impact at international level. His ability to perform under pressure and deliver consistently has defined his career.

Comfortable at both lock and flanker, he adds versatility and depth to the Seawolves forward pack. He joins the club for the 2026 season ready to elevate performance and contribute to a high-standard environment.

Matthias Douglas is a young winger who brings pace, agility, and attacking intent to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in Italy, he developed through the domestic pathway, progressing from Mogliano Veneto to opportunities with Benetton Rugby.

Douglas earned selection for Italy U20s, competing in the U20 Six Nations and World Rugby Junior World Championship. His performances highlighted his acceleration, footwork, and ability to break down defenses in open space.

At age-grade international level, he showed strong attacking instincts with line breaks, carries, and consistent involvement across phases. His ability to create opportunities and contribute defensively makes him a well-rounded outside back.

He joins the Seawolves for the 2026 season as a high-upside player focused on developing his game and adding speed and creativity to the backline.

Nicklas Swain Boyer (born July 17, 1993) is an American rugby union player who last played as a scrum-half for the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States men's national team.

Boyer has also represented the United States with the USA Selects and multiple age-grade sides. In rugby sevens, Boyer has played for the United States men's national team and the USA Falcons.

He previously played for the MLR's Colorado Raptors.

Paddy Ryan is a USA Eagle back-row forward who brings physicality, work rate, and international experience to the Seattle Seawolves. Raised in Ireland, he developed through the Leinster pathway before moving into professional rugby with Northampton Saints in the English Premiership, where he was part of a Premiership Cup-winning squad.

Ryan built his career across the RFU Championship with Coventry, Bedford Blues, Cornish Pirates, and Ampthill, earning consistent minutes and establishing himself as a dynamic and reliable loose forward.

Eligible for the United States through his father, Ryan made his USA Eagles debut in 2023 and has since represented the national team in international competition, including the Pacific Nations Cup and November test window.

He joined Major League Rugby with the San Diego Legion in 2024 and made an immediate impact across two seasons, recording 15 appearances, 213 meters gained, and 158 tackles. Known for his defensive consistency and ability to contribute across the park, Ryan adds depth and leadership to the Seawolves forward pack.

He joins the club for the 2026 season ready to deliver in key moments and elevate performance across the group.

Rufus McLean is a USA Eagle and dynamic outside back who brings pace, finishing ability, and international experience to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in Boston and raised in Edinburgh, he developed through strong rugby environments before progressing to the professional level.

McLean built his profile in Major League Rugby with Houston, where he started every match in the 2025 season and played a key role in their Western Conference Championship run. His speed, footwork, and ability to break down defenses made him a consistent attacking threat throughout the year.

In 2025, he earned selection to the USA Eagles, becoming Eagle #595 and gaining valuable test-level experience. His performances at both club and international level highlight his ability to impact matches in open space and deliver under pressure.

Comfortable across the back three, McLean offers versatility as both a finisher and link player in attack. He joins the Seawolves for the 2026 season ready to add speed and attacking edge to the backline.

Sean McNulty is a USA Eagle hooker who brings experience, consistency, and championship pedigree to the Seattle Seawolves. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he has built a professional career in Major League Rugby through durability and reliable performances.

McNulty first joined the Seawolves in 2022, where he was part of the team that reached the MLR Championship Final. Since then, he has competed across the league, including a championship-winning season in 2021 and multiple finals appearances, gaining experience in high-pressure environments.

Across his MLR career, he has made more than 70 appearances, establishing himself as a dependable presence at hooker. Known for his work at set piece, defensive effort, and consistency around the pitch, he delivers across all phases of play.

In 2024, McNulty earned selection to the USA Eagles and made his international debut, becoming Eagle #577. He returns to Seattle for the 2026 season ready to contribute immediately and add depth and leadership to the forward pack.

Tiai Vavao is a back-row forward who brings physicality, work rate, and strong defensive instincts to the Seattle Seawolves. A product of Central Washington University, he developed his game at the collegiate level and emerged as a consistent presence in the forward pack.

Known for his impact in contact and ability over the ball, Vavao is a strong jackal threat and contributes effectively at the breakdown. His physical style and willingness to compete in tight areas make him a valuable option in the back row.

Vavao continues to develop his game with a focus on improving all aspects of his performance. He joins the Seawolves for the 2026 season ready to grow within a professional environment and contribute to the squad.