Dewar Shield star selected in USA Eagles squad
Melbourne-based James King has been selected for the USA national squad for their upcoming tests against Italy and Russia, alongside his cousin Tony Lamborn.
New Zealand born King currently plays for the Moorabbin Rams in the Dewar Shield competition after stints with the Blues and Rebels in Super Rugby and the Yakult Levins in Japan.
Lamborn was a standout for Hawks Bay in the 2015 ITM Cup and plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby.
King was first selected for the Eagles last year and said he is looking forward to having his cousin along for the ride this time around.
"It's always nice to know that you're still wanted or you've still got it, and having Tony involved is obviously a highlight of it now as well.
“[Playing with Tony} would be massive for our family.”
For Lamborn, taking his chance with the Eagles meant giving up his All Blacks aspirations.
“It was definitely a hard decision.
“I didn't see myself being an All Black in the near future. There's a lot of good