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On Saturday, Major League Rugby held it’s first ever collegiate draft. Through two rounds, 24 players from the United States were drafted.

The draft was virtual due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

NOLA Gold had two first round picks. Selecting Brian Nault out of Central Washington Univeristy No. 2 overall, and Andrew Guerra out of Notre Dame College No. 10 overall.

NOLA Gold Head Coach Nate Osborne says the draft was a big success for the team, and the league.

“I think Brian Nault is one of those guys who plays one of those positions, prop, which is hard to find. In a 16 game season they’re getting bumps and bruises in the scrums. I expect him to come in and compete right away, which is great,” says Osborne. “Our second pick, Andrew Guerra, is a back row guy, we’ll bring him in here and get him to work with us and compete with us. I see him contributing as well hes a great player.”

When NOLA Gold’s season abruptly ended due to COVID-19, they held a 3-2 record.