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All Americans Drop Second Close One to Close Tour

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All Americans Drop Second Close One to Close Tour

The Men's Collegiate All Americans finished their Australian tour 1-2 after yet another close loss, dropping a 43-40 decision to the Queensland Country Barbarians Saturday.

Once again the All Americans fell behind early. Once again they fought their way back. 

But a torrid early second half by Queensland put them well ahead at 43-21. The game seemed out of reach for the tourists until they suddenly reeled off three tries in the final 17 minutes. They couldn't quite get over that hump, though, and Queensland held on.

Men's Collegiate All-Americans lineup v Queensland Premier Barbarians
1. Mason Pedersen
2. Alex Vorster
3. Dino Waldren
4. Malon Al-Jiboori
5. Vili Helu
6. Wes Hartmann
7. Zach Bonte
8. Aladdin Schirmer (C)
9. Nick Boyer
10. Conor Kearns
11. Deion Mikesell
12. Cody Melphy
13. Bryce Campbell
14. Tua Laei
15. Dylan Audsley

Reserves
16. Chad Gough
17. Chance Wenglewski
18. Alex Maughan
19. Matt Jensen
20. Kevin O'Connor
21. Roland Blackiston
22. Scott Dean
23. Vetekina Malafu

Queensland Premier Barbarians Lineup
1. Garrath Ryan
2. Francois Postal
3. Trent Anderson
4. Matt Bennett
5. Sam Fattal
6. Jayden Rodwell
7. Max Allen
8. Michael Richards
9. Nick Chapman
10. Teti Tela
11. Gus Qasavakatini
12. Stevie Hunt
13. Dan Faumuina
14. Conrad Quick
15. Waylen Skipps

Reserves
16. Sam Clifton
17. Cody Blackhurst
18. Tererina McLean
19. Pat Morrey
20. Conor Anderson
21. Billy Thompson
22. Ed Gibson
23. Jeremy Skelton