Luke Carty will have the chance to represent the USA at the next World Cup.
Athlone's Luke Carty has moved a step closer to playing for the USA at the 2023 World Cup.
The 23 year-old brother of Ireland international Jack, has signed a deal to line out for the Los Angeles' Major League Rugby team today.
He is currently part of Connacht's academy system and had been due for a move to Australia before the onset of the covid-19 pandemic.
New LA Giltinis coach Darren Coleman was due to be his coach down under.
Carty qualifies to represent the United States through his grandparents.