GRR: National Teams
Kristin Zdanczewicz carried the nickname "Ham" for much of her career, so-named because the pronunciation of her last name rhymed with "sandwich" ... OK, maybe you had to be there.
Takudzwa Ngwenya came to American from what he described as a very difficult life in Zimbabwe.
He came to attend college in Dallas, and was quickly noticed for speed and ability to break a game open. Green, skinny, shy, he emerged as a seasoned professional with strength as well as pace, and one of the most recognizable personalities in the American game.
Kevin Swords was a monolith of American Rugby.
Joe Taufete'e is somewhat unique in American rugby.
Clarence Culpepper played rugby for Philadelphia and (for longer) Roanoke during his career through the 1970s and 1980s.
Known as a mobile and tenacious openside flanker who covered a lot of ground, Culpepper was also a superb leader and captain.