Fenoglio Heads To New Zealand

Fenoglio is on the left.

Glendale hooker/prop Zach Fenoglio will be heading to New Zealand to train with the International High Performance Unit in the Canterbury Academy. Fenoglio told This Is American Rugby that in addition to training with the IHPU, he will be playing club ball with Sumner, which play in the local Christchurch league. Fenoglio will reportedly still be available to play for the Glendale Raptors in the Elite Cup in April but that's not for certain.

Fenoglio is the latest aspiring American to travel to New Zealand to gain more experience. Last year Eric Fry and Taylor Mokate both trained in the Wellington system with the Wellington Old Boys. Fry parlayed his play into a contract with Manawatu and then subsequently London Scottish. Mokate chose to play with the Eagles 7's but had an opportunity in the Heartland Championship. If things go well for Fenoglio, similar opportunities could be available.