Zach Fenoglio (born July 29, 1989) is a former

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footballer who played as a hooker for the

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. Fenoglio debuted for the U.S. national team on November 9, 2012, against Russia. Fenoglio was named to the U.S. national team for the

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."Eagles name 2015 RWC Squad"
Chicago Now, Stephanie Esposito, September 1, 2015. Fenoglio played his club rugby in

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with the

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. Fenoglio was a four-year letter winner at Regis Jesuit High School on both the football and rugby teams, despite hitting his growth spurt his senior year.

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