Bobcats vs Wildcats: St. Thomas Preview

BOBCATS VS WILDCATS: ST. tHOMAS PREVIEW

All American Matteo Berenger will look to lead the Wildcats in front of a home crowd at Sitton Field. (Photo credits: Josh Pearson)

Jan 30- #10 Arizona has announced its lineup ahead of tomorrow's match against No. 16 St. Thomas University at Sitton Field.

Arizona hosts the newly promoted Bobcats, who enter the contest following a 2025 DIAA National Championship. The Wildcats will feature several changes from the side that competed two weeks ago after completing a strong training block.

In the front row, Jack Kerrigan will make his first start of the season alongside Henry Langrish and Isaac Morrill, while Braedon Butte will also make his first start of the spring in the back row.

Matteo Berenger will captain the Wildcats from fullback. Parker Beilke moves into the starting lineup following strong performances in both matches and training. Connor McIsaac will start at scrumhalf and pair with flyhalf Saxon Gerstl to direct Arizona’s attack.

Arizona’s reserves include several first-year players expected to feature if called upon, reflecting the continued development of young talent within the program.

“We challenged the group when we returned in January, and this selection reflects the players who have continued to grow through their performances in training, their work in the gym and their work rate,” said Director of Rugby Sean Duffy.

St. Thomas will travel from Miami for its first match of the spring.

“We’re excited to begin this series,” Duffy said. “Having competed in DIAA previously, we know the quality at the top of that competition is right there with D1A. St. Thomas will be ready, and we’ll need to execute our process.”

Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. MST at Sitton Field. The match will be streamed by Play Rugby Arizona and will serve as Student Life Appreciation Day, with campus professional staff invited to attend.

Tickets will be available at the north gate on match day. University of Arizona students and staff receive free admission with a CatCard.

To watch the match live, click here.

Arizona's full schedule can be found here.

Arizona vs St. Thomas

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