HOUSTON, Texas – National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) will hold its second annual All-Star Shield Challenge beginning Saturday morning, with four representatives from the Norwich University Men's Rugby team representing the New England region.

For the second consecutive year senior captain Leo Clayburgh (Brussels, Belgium) will participate in the event. Sophomore Brady Kline (Parker, Colo.) also received an invitation for a second appearance; however, he is unable to participate due to injury. Making their debuts in the event are senior Rashawn Fraser (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) and sophomore Marius Edwards (Unity, N.H.).

"To have four players nominated to the NCR All-Stars is an honor," Head Coach Bob Weggler said. "I know they all will represent the Norwich Rugby program on the national stage in a way we all can be proud of."

Clayburgh, Fraser, and Edwards will be teammates on the New England Independents White team. This squad will compete in one of two round robin groups. The top four teams will make it to the knockout stage. Round Robin play for the Independents White team begins Saturday Jan. 14, at 9 AM at AVEVA Stadium in Houston.