Gagiano Suiting Up for Golden Lions

Written by Alex Goff Thursday, 22 March 2012 14:57

International - Americans Overseas

The Golden Lions of Johannesburg, South Africa have brought in USA loose forward JJ Gagiano on a short-term contract.

Gagiano has played 14 times for the USA. Numina Photo. Gagiano took a trial has joined the Golden Lions for the rest of the season.

He suited up at No. 8 for the Lions in last weekend's Vodacom Cup match with Valke, won by the Lions 59-29. He is the second USA player, following Todd Clever, to have played for the Lions.

Gagiano, who qualified for the Eagles through his mother, has been capped 14 times by the USA and scored the USA's only try in their 67-5 loss to Australia at the World Cup.

"JJ is a physical player and counts among two or three that really stood out for America in the World Cup," Ruben Moggee, the Golden Lions Rugby Union's CEO, said.

Gagiano starts again this weekend in the Vodacom Cup against the Blue Bulls. He could well see some Super 15 action also, given that the Lions have been slammed with injuries this season.

Previous hits 2981 ... re-enabled Sept 6 2012

Your are currently browsing this site with Internet Explorer 6 (IE6).

Your current web browser must be updated to version 7 of Internet Explorer (IE7) to take advantage of all of template's capabilities.

Why should I upgrade to Internet Explorer 7? Microsoft has redesigned Internet Explorer from the ground up, with better security, new capabilities, and a whole new interface. Many changes resulted from the feedback of millions of users who tested prerelease versions of the new browser. The most compelling reason to upgrade is the improved security. The Internet of today is not the Internet of five years ago. There are dangers that simply didn't exist back in 2001, when Internet Explorer 6 was released to the world. Internet Explorer 7 makes surfing the web fundamentally safer by offering greater protection against viruses, spyware, and other online risks.

Get free downloads for Internet Explorer 7, including recommended updates as they become available. To download Internet Explorer 7 in the language of your choice, please visit the Internet Explorer 7 worldwide page.