Former Eagles captain Todd Clever became USA's most-capped player when he made his 68th appearance for his country against Russia in 2016.
Former Eagles captain Todd Clever became USA's most-capped player when he made his 68th appearance for his country against Russia in 2016.
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After a long career that's seen him play for club sides all over the globe, Clever is venturing to pastures new with the WWE.
After a long career that's seen him play for club sides all over the globe, Clever is venturing to pastures new with the WWE.
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A powerful back-row player, Clever starred in the 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups for the USA, but was controversially omitted from the 2015 squad.
A powerful back-row player, Clever starred in the 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups for the USA, but was controversially omitted from the 2015 squad.
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He also made 24 appearances in the World Rugby Sevens Series, and is pictured here against Chinese Taipei in Hong Kong.
He also made 24 appearances in the World Rugby Sevens Series, and is pictured here against Chinese Taipei in Hong Kong.
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His club career saw him become the first American to play in the Southern Hemisphere's Super Rugby when he signed for South African franchise the Lions in 2009.
His club career saw him become the first American to play in the Southern Hemisphere's Super Rugby when he signed for South African franchise the Lions in 2009.
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He also enjoyed a season in the English Premiership with Newcastle Falcons.
He also enjoyed a season in the English Premiership with Newcastle Falcons.
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As well as playing in the US, Clever also had stints in Japan's Top League with Suntory Sungoliath and the NTT Communications Shining Arcs (pictured).
As well as playing in the US, Clever also had stints in Japan's Top League with Suntory Sungoliath and the NTT Communications Shining Arcs (pictured).
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