So, to team news:
Ruben de Haas retains his spot ahead of Shaun Davies, skipper Blaine Scully is set for a record-equalling 11th World Cup appearance, while Will Hooley, Nick Civetta and Malon Al-Jiboori are the three new starters for the Eagles.
USA: (15-1)
15. Will Hooley, 14. Blaine Scully (c), 13. Bryce Campbell, 12. Paul Lasike, 11. Marcel Brache, 10. AJ McGinty, 9. Ruben de Haas, 8. Cam Dolan, 7. Malon Al-Jiboori, 6. Tony Lamborn, 5. Nick Civetta, 4. Greg Peterson, 3. Titi Lamositele, 2. Joe Taufete’e, 1. Eric Fry.
Bench: 16. James Hilterbrand, 17. Olive Kilifi, 18. Paul Mullen, 19. Ben Landry, 20. Hanco Germishuys, 21. Ben Pinkleman, 22. Nate Auspurger, 23. Mike Te’o
Three changes for Tonga as well, two new wingers and a new starting prop in Siua Halanukonuka, in what will be skipper Siale Piutau’s last game for the national team, at his third World Cup.
Tonga: (15-1)
15. Telusa Veainu, 14. Atieli Pakalani, 13. Malietoa Hingano, 12. Siale Piutau (c), 11. Viliami Lolohea, 10. James Faiva, 9. Sonotane Takalua, 8. Maama Vaipulu, 7. Zane Kapeli, 6. Sione Kalamafoni, 5. Halaleva Fifita, 4. Sam Lousi, 3. Siua Halanukonuka, 2. Paula Ngauamo, 1. Siegfried Fisi’ihoi
