Eagles Abroad: Weekend Preview & TV

It’s going to be a relatively quiet weekend for Americans overseas. The poor weather conditions in England have cancelled many lower division matches while the LV= Cup has seen some regulars like Chris Wyles rested. Still, there is plenty to play for in France as the Top 14 resumes. It would also be neglectful to mention that former Cal play Anthony Estrella and his Toshiba Fuchu Brave Lupus team will be playing for the Top League title this Sunday. Estrella has made a few appearances for the team this season.

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British Isles:

LV= Cup

Chris Wyles is not in the lineup for the Saracens as they put out a reserve heavy squad against Cardiff on Sunday.

Samu Manoa will start for Northampton against Gloucester on Saturday.

Paul Emerick is not in the lineup for London Wasps against Leicester on Saturday. Emerick is out with a long-term leg injury.

Hanno Dirksen is out injured and not in the Osprey’s lineup as they play the Dragons on Saturday.

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Callum Black and Ulster have the weekend off.

Dave Ryan and Zebre have the weekend off.

Tommy Seymour and Glasgow have the weekend off. (NOTE: As is our policy, we will continue to cover U.S.-eligible players until they lose that eligibility, which for Seymour may be in the next few weeks.)

RFU Championship

Eric Fry was scheduled to be on the bench for London Scottish against Doncaster today but the match was called off due to poor pitch conditions.

Other

Robbie Shaw and Richmond play Cinderford on Saturday.

Will Magie and Otley have had their match against Caldy postponed due to poor conditions.

Jason Law and Oxford had their match against the RAF last Wednesday cancelled due to snow.

Nate Brakeley and Cambridge are off until February 6th.

Pierce Dargan, Shawn Pittman, and Trinity (Dublin University) play Ballynahinch on Saturday.

Gearoid McDonald and Old Belvedere play U.L. Bohemians on Saturday.

France:

Top 14

Taku Ngwenya will start for Biarritz as they play Toulouse today.

Scott LaValla is not in the lineup for Stade Francais as they play Grenoble today.

Pro D2

Roland Suniula is on the bench for Auch as they play La Rochelle on Saturday.

Inaki Basauri and Tarbes play Aurillac on Sunday.

Seta Tuilevuka and Beziers play Massy on Sunday.

Federale 1

Mate Moeakiola and L’Uson play Lourdes on Saturday.

Italy:

Serie A

Lou Stanfill and Vicenza play Paese on Sunday.

Japan:

Top League

Todd Clever and the NTT Shining Arcs have finished their season.

Anthony Estrella and Toshiba Fuchu Brave Lupus play Suntory Sungoliath in the Top League final on Sunday.

Television:

Saturday:
• Sale vs. Scarlets, 12:00 p.m. et/9:00 a.m. pt (delay on Fox Soccer Plus)