Coleson Warner and Nick Hardrict, II have been chosen for the United States U23 Olympic Rugby Team.  The two current Lions will represent Lindenwood as Collegiate All-Americans at the prestigious RugbyTown 7's Tournament at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado from August 20-22.  The event features accomplished teams from around the globe including professional athletes, international players, and Olympians.

Warner is from Chubbuck, Idaho and was a stalwart at Lindenwood-Belleville before coming to finish his eligibility with the Lions while pursuing a Master's in Human Resource Management. He is a talented playmaker and gritty defender who appeared in nearly all of the top Lindenwood matches in 2021, playing a variety of positions.   

Having just finished his freshman year, Nick Hardrict, II is a younger prospect from Mishawaka, Indiana. He is an athletic and exciting wing who possesses lethal change of direction and is deceptively strong. Hardrict scored several impressive tries for the Lindenwood 7's team last season and will be a player to watch this summer and moving forward.

The USA Rugby U23 team features a roster of exciting college talent with several crossover prospects from NCAA Division 1 football. The program boasts a high success rate of producing centrally contracted players for the Olympics and beyond. Past Lions to participate in the program include Nick Feakes, Lorenzo Thomas, Wes White, and Cristian Rodriguez.

Fans can watch the United States U23 Olympic 7's Team and the entire tournament all weekend via live stream at RugbyTown7s.com.